Get Kinky This Halloween

There’s no time like spooky season to try something out and slip into a sexy new persona. If you’ve been curious about trying kink play and are ready to take the plunge, read on!

What Is Kink?

Kink play, not to be confused with kinks in general, is often also known as BDSM. It’s all about consensual exchanges of power. This could be something like one partner spanking the other for not following the rules, or one person wearing a blindfold while the other presents different sensations all over their body. You can use feathers, ice, wax, or whatever else you dream up. 

Kink is limited only by the imagination (and boundaries) of each person in the scenario. If you want your partner to be really strict, tying you up and controlling your every movement, you can do that! If you want something a little more tame, such as dirty talk to tell you what a bad girl or boy you are, have at it.

Most people think kink is only for those who are into extreme acts, but that’s not always the case! Kink play is for anyone interested in exploring sex beyond missionary position. As long as you and your partner communicate your desires and boundaries openly, you should feel comfortable diving into new sensations and experiences.

How Do I Start Kink Play?

A lot of people want to get into kink but aren’t sure where to start! We recommend easing in with the most basic concepts and then exploring the areas that bring you the most excitement. 

Begin by sitting down and thinking about what you might enjoy. What desires are lying just below the surface that you haven’t explored yet? Maybe you want your partner to verbally humiliate you a little, or maybe you want to put your lover in handcuffs and have them beg for what they crave. 

Once you and your partner(s) all know your desires, talk about it! Set your boundaries, tell them if you have any hard-no’s, and what you’re most excited to try. Communication is uber-important when it comes to sex, and with kink even more so.

Before you get into bondage or kink play, we also recommend deciding on a safe word and sharing it with your partner. This is a word that can be used by any partner to stop play immediately. If anyone says the safe word, stop whatever you are doing, check in, ask what they're feeling, and offer comfort if it is desired. 

Many people like to use the stop light system, which is our personal favorite as well! Essentially, you use the colors of a stop light to check in with your partner. Typically it is the dominant checking in with the submissive, but anyone can use them at any time. Green means “This is great, I love it! Keep going,” and no alterations to play need to happen. Yellow means “Proceed with caution,” and it means you can keep going, but things are getting a little bit uncomfortable. You might want to pull back a bit and definitely check in again soon. Red means “Red light, stop immediately!” Red is the safe word and it means all play stops instantly.

What Are the Best Kink Products?

Okay, now you know what kink is, how to start, and what you want to do, so all you need is a list of the best products to make your play even hotter. Here are some of our favorites.

A collar is the perfect way to feel completely and utterly owned by your dominant. Our Inferno 2” Collar will add a spark of excitement to your playtime. It includes an adjustable collar and leash and is designed with premium materials for extended wear.

The Lust Ball Gag from N.S. Novelties will provide you with the sexiest silence you’ve ever experienced. These meticulously constructed restraints are designed to bind your pleasures with an exquisite offering of purple bondage wear. 

Nothing is better for sensation play than a nice blindfold. Slip into darkness with a satin blindfold that’s as comfortable as it is easy to use. The soft satin fabric hugs the face to ease the nerves and deprive your plaything of one of their strongest senses. 

Nipple clamps are incredible because they increase blood flow to the nipples, making them even more sensitive. Made with durable Alligator Nipple Clamps and covered in soft rubber liners, these clamps are perfect for beginners and fetish enthusiasts alike.

What’s a night of kink without some good, old-fashioned restraints? Lined with velvety-soft faux fur, these heavy-duty Cumfy Cuffs will keep your lover comfortably restrained and looking sexy.

Everything you desire for an evening of exhilarating BDSM fun is provided in Starship’s Inferno Bondage Kit, an upscale, ready-to-go collection of exquisite restraints for both the novice and the enthusiast. The kit includes wrist and ankle cuffs, hogtie, and blindfold, all even-stitched and neoprene-lined for added comfort during long play dates.