Knots: The Glove Hitch
The glove hitch is a simple and effective knot. It will help you first of all to secure a rope to something else, like a pole or a beam.

With a few exceptions a glove hitch is not really suitable for use on the body. It creates an uneven pressure and may obstruct veins or irritate nerves. Never use a glove hitch on a single limb, such as an arm or a leg.

A glove hitch is a handy knot, since it tightens. The harder your sub pulls the ropes, the tighter the glove hitch will become. Yet, as soon as the tension is relieved, it is easy to untie. This ability to tighten itself however, is exactly what makes the knot unsuitable for use on the body.

Constrictor Knot:
An alternative to the glove hitch is the constrictor knot (shown in the pictures below). It is a more secure knot that has s similar ability to tighten under strain, yet is easy to untie.

The constrictor knot is especially useful if the pole or beam you are using has a very smooth surface (such as metal), since it is less likely to slip up or down the pole.

The knot too is NOT suitable for use on the body because of the uneven pressure, it creates.

Handy hint: Both these knots can be adjusted so they can be removed instantly in the event of an emergency. To do this, simply double up the end of your rope during your last “stitch” (we have a picture on how to do this on the reef knot page). This will allow you to release the knot with one pull.

Pro Hint: Want to create a cruel teasing bondage? Take two pieces of thin, somewhat rough rope and tie one end of each around a nipple. Next tie her thumbs to the nipples – one to each – very close and order her to serve you, for example during dinner. You can tie nipples safely for about half an hour so she can do a lot work tied this subtle way. It certainly will no be easy for her to put your food on your plate for you, pour your wine and a lot of other things. Of course she will have to wait for her dinner.

The above article is a reprint from our information/educational site Kink Culture.

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