How to Use BDSM Collar and Leash
Depending on the model, you can use collar and leash sets for gentle bondage or even torture scenarios
There are multiple ways to use a BDSM collar and leash. Firstly, make your partner wear the collar. Once they get the right fit and fasten the collar, take hold of the leash. Then, you can make them do whatever you want while leading them with the leash.
Alternatively, detach the leash from the collar and let your partner wear the latter as a fancy necklace. You can make them wear it in public so that they always remember that you are their master.
If you want to spice things up, then you can add extra bondage toys to the mix. For example, you can attach nipple clamps to your partner’s breasts while they wear the collar. Thankfully, the best nipple clamps are not difficult to find on the market.
If your collar doesn’t come with wrist cuffs, you may be open to checking out the best ropes for bondage. You can even experiment with anal hooks. If you’re interested in that kind of thing, take a look at our list of the best anal hooks.
Safety tips
Here are some safety tips you should know before using a BDSM collar and leash:
- Develop safe words to keep you and your partner away from trouble
- Be in constant communication with your partner to ensure they are okay with the collar’s pressure
- Do not fit the BDSM collar tightly on the neck to avoid restricting airflow and blood circulation
- Do not use metal collars if your skin is sensitive
- Do not pull leash sharply; always pull it gently with warning
How to Pick the Best BDSM Collar and Leash
Needless to say, you need to choose the product that will serve your needs without any hassle. Here are the important considerations you need to identify the best BDSM collar and leash:
Collar material
Most BDSM collar and leash sets are made of soft faux leather with faux fur safety padding
BDSM collars are made of various materials. Nevertheless, the most common material used in making these collars is leather. It’s no coincidence that most of the products on our list are made from leather. For example, the Fifty Shades of Grey collar and the Vegan Floral collar are made from leather.
Other BDSM collar materials are metal (typically stainless steel), velcro, plastic, polyurethane (a cushioning material), and polyester fabric but they are in the minority. When considering the collar’s material, comfort and durability should be your main concerns. Leather seems to be the most reliable of them all.
Leash length and material
Leash length is another important consideration when shopping for the best BDSM collar and leash set. A long leash ensures that you can lead your sub without hurting them or causing any discomfort. In our opinion, the leash lengths of the Bondage Boutique Black Rose collar and the Bondage Boutique Faux Snakeskin collar are perfect. They allow plenty of space between the dom and the sub.
Like collars, BDSM leashes are made of different materials. Some use the same material as the collar while others adopt metals. It’s up to you to decide whether you want a matching collar and leash or you want the leash to be different from the collar.
Inner padding
The inner padding is very important to any BDSM collar. Without this padding, there’s a great chance of collars hurting the necks or users. Inner padding is made from materials such as faux fur, leather, velcro, lambskin, etc. For example, the inner padding of the Rose Gold Snake collar is made from faux fur while the Vegan Floral collar and leash set is made from lambskin.
Ensure that choose a collar with comfortable and skin-safe inner padding. If you notice first signs of irritation – stop the game and remove the item from your body.
Quality
Mere looking at some BDSM collar and leash sets, you can tell their level of quality. However, you need to feel many in your hand before you can determine whether they have good quality or not. Since you’ll hardly get the chance to measure the quality of a BDSM collar and leash set before buying, you’ll have to count on the reviews of those who have used it.
In this case, you can count on our experience testing several BDSM collars. All of the products on our list boast great quality. The Fifty Shades of Grey collar and leash set and the Sportsheets S&M Fishnet collar and leash set are great examples.
Design
We’ve picked various BDSM collar and leash sets for gentle scenarios, daring characters or public humiliation play
BDSM collar and leash sets come with different designs that are geared toward attracting users. But not all manufacturers do a good job at creating attractive collars and leashes. If a stylish design is something you’re interested in, then you’ll have to make your decision based on that.
Whether you like the snakeskin print on the Rose Gold Snake collar and leash set or the rose print overlay on the Bondage Boutique Black Rose collar, there’s always a fancy choice for you.
Fastening system
The fastening system is one of the major features of a BDSM collar. This feature is also important because it contributes to ease of use. Even though buckle is the most popular fastening system as a top product like the Fifty Shades of Grey collar shows, some models like the Sportsheets S&M Fishnet collar use hook and loop. Ultimately, choose the fastening system you prefer.
Durability
No one wants to buy a short-lived BDSM collar and leash set. A durable product must be made from reliable material and the construction must be solid. To avoid a short-lived collar, ensure that you do not buy a flimsy product.
Extra features
Besides the top features, you can also look out for extra features such as ankle cuffs, wrist cuffs, and nipple clamps. These extra features bring more excitement to your bondage play and it’s always good to have some or all of them at your disposal.
