Creating Your BDSM Space: Tips for Setting Up a Dungeon

A BDSM dungeon is the place where you can enjoy kinks and explore your exotic fantasies in a comfortable way. You definitely need it, if your upcoming plans include the incorporation of a few new steamy things. In this article, we will share tips on creating a safe and inviting home BDSM dungeon.

BDSM Space at Home: Where to Start?

There are two main rules for your home BDSM dungeon. First, it must be comfortable. Second, it must be discreet. That does not automatically mean huge expenses. Your lovely private space need not be expensive and luxury, however you can absolutely make something resembling “Red Room of Pain” from the “50 Shades of Grey” if you have an opportunity. However, let’s explore the budget-friendly ways of creating a home dungeon for BDSM activities.

How to Set Up a BDSM Dungeon?

Size

You can choose either a separate room or a small corner in your basement for this purpose. The size of the space depends on what kind and how much furniture you’re going to use, what accessories you want to see there and, of course, how many people will participate in your activities. Are you going to invite friends to join your play? Is it a place just for two of you?

Lighting

Think about lighting as it creates the right mood. Do you want it to be dim and mysterious, like in old castles? Or maybe you like when everything is bright and neon? It’s better to use adjustable lighting to create moods depending on the game dynamic and theme. Use dimmer switches and colored lights to enhance the atmosphere. Ensure the light is bright enough for applying restraints or performing intricate play.

Storage for sex toys and equipment

Think about the place for the storage and, what’s more, charging your sex toys. You might need some furniture with hooks, shelves and drawers to store all your equipment. Choose the furniture depending on the collection of your toys and your level of experience.

For quick access to the necessary item during the activity, label drawers and containers. Store ropes and restraints separately to prevent tangling and damage. Make sure the furniture for sex toys is clean. Maintain hygiene!

Comfort

Consider whether the place for your home BDSM dungeon is comfortable throughout the year. You and your partner will spend there most of the time naked, so it would be better if you don’t catch a cold. You should also care about ventilation and temperature control to feel comfortable during your role-playing.

What Should a BDSM Dungeon Include?

You might explore there lots of activities, starting from spanking to clinic-style play. Consider bringing there helpful furniture: chairs to which you can tie your lover, a bench for impact play, a bed with restraint system or belts with D-rings for the steamy phase of your activity. Make sure you can place a few hooks on the walls and ceiling for using connectors, ropes, or bars. In terms of safety, your floor and wall must also have padding.

As for the accessories, your dungeon collection should include:

• Ankle and wrist cuffs for taking control over your partner’s freedom and pleasure
• Bamboo canes and spanking paddles for the punishment of your naughty submissive
• Slave collars with leashes and self-tightening collars for behavior correction
• Sensory deprivation accessories: blindfolds, gags and hoods
• Straitjacket and a nurse uniform for medical play
• Booties, mitts, diaper cover pants and other ABDL accessories for age-play
• BDSM-furniture: cages, spanking benches, St. Andrew’s cross (optional)

Your dungeon should also have a dressing area where your friends and partners can change their clothes for upcoming activities. Bonus if you have a bathroom not so far from your sex dungeon.

If you don’t want your neighbors to hear suspicious sounds, consider using soundproofing materials for walls and doors.

For a better mood, decorate your sex space with candles or artworks. Use specific motives for a more individual touch.

How to Make a Home BDSM Dungeon Safe?

Regardless of your experience and your partner readiness for intense practices, safety should always come first.

• The hooks for suspensions must be sturdy and firmly fixed to the walls and ceiling.
• Keep a fire extinguisher and a first-aid kit in close access for any emergency.
• Clean your dungeon after each use (even if you’re lazy).
• Use protective covers on furniture to wipe the dirt down with ease.
• Keep clean and used equipment separately.
• Have aftercare supplies such as blankets, soothing lotions or creams.

Final Word

Setting up a BDSM dungeon is an exciting process. Having such a secret place in your house or basement will bring your kink exploration and role-playing activities to a new level. We believe that by using our tips and prioritizing safety, comfort, and individual approach, you can create a perfect space for a range of intense practices and explorations.

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