People who find it erotic to be tied up find it so for a variety of reasons

The most frequently cited reason is a mental freedom from inhibitions and responsibility since they have, in a way, given up control of the sexual situation to follow. This is sometimes referred to as a “power exchange.”

Some like the tactile feeling of restraint, that is, the feeling of pressure or pulling. Some enjoy the feeling of helplessness for its own sake.

Some like to struggle aggressively against their bonds, particularly when being sexually or otherwise stimulated.

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