Cuffs
Lifestyle Glossary · BDSM
Cuffs are restraint items made to be worn on wrists, ankles, or other agreed areas. In consensual bondage or BDSM play, they can be symbolic, decorative, or part of a negotiated scene. The presence of cuffs never replaces consent, and an agreed safe word or non-verbal alternative can help people communicate a pause.
Why This Term Matters
Props can make a dynamic feel more visible, but good communication remains the foundation. Clear agreements protect the ability to opt in, pause, or opt out.