Bound And Gleeful: The Bolero Straitjacket

I've tried many types of bondage: I've been handcuffed, tied up, bound and gagged—and I think, all along, I knew something was missing. I just didn't realize what what was missing: a straitjacket.

Well, not just any straitjacket: as anyone who's ever seen one can attest, traditional straitjackets aren't too conducive to the sexy time. To put it bluntly, they're just not revealing enough—and some rather important bits get obscured by all the folds of fabric.

Not so with the Stockroom's Bolero Straitjacket. The stylish, carefully cropped garment combines the powerful restraining power of a traditional straitjacket with the free flowing boobage of being completely naked. And that, friends, is a pretty powerful combination.

But what makes this straitjacket superior to, say, a good old fashioned pair of bondage cuffs, or a bit of rope? Well, a few things:

No additional parts required. Bondage cuffs are nice... but to be fully functional, they generally require that you be bound to something—which can be rather annoying if you don't happen to have a slatted headboard on your bed. With a straitjacket, you (or your partner) can be bound and (partially) immobilized just by wrapping the arms around the body—no additional parts required. (Though if you're so inclined, you can surely work that bedpost in as well).

No skill required. Rope is lovely, yes, but properly tying rope requires a great deal of skill and knowledge. Properly dressing someone in a straitjacket requires the ability pull on a shirt and fasten some buckles. Pretty easy stuff.

The tops in comfort. Rope against skin can cause some nasty abrasions—and having your arms handcuffed in a fixed position isn't always easy on the muscles. The soft leather of the bolero straitjacket, on the other hand, is a delight to feel against the skin.

And, of course, since this garment is designed by JT's Stockroom, there are all sorts of beautiful details worked into the garment: the stabilizing harness works beautifully as a handle to steer your bound beauty around, and when the arms are wrapped around the body, they work beautifully as a nice little shelf for larger breasts. Oh, and yes, the exposed breasts are a really, really fun part of this bondage garment.

But, alas, there are some downsides to this wonderful item. Firstly, unlike rope or bondage cuffs, it is not one size fits all. The straitjacket comes in four different sizes, and proper sizing is important—so don't count on buying one to use with your many different bottoms.

Secondly, at $465, it's a bit on the pricey side. Though, then again, it is a beautifully crafted leather straitjacket, so it's not like the price is that much of a surprise. And really, don't you deserve a beautiful, sensual straitjacket?

I know I do.

· Bolero Straitjacket (stockroom.com)