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Travel-Friendly Kinky Equipment That Functions as Dungeon on the Go

Travel-Friendly Kinky Equipment That Functions as Dungeon on the Go

Dungeon equipment and BDSM furniture can often be a hard sell, regardless of whether the end user is an experienced BDSM practitioner or kink-curious novice. This isn’t because people don’t want those types of items — people certainly do enjoy them. These bondage essentials offer creativity potential and versatility that other sex toys and pleasure accessories simply can’t. The obstacle that keeps buyers from considering this type of equipment is space. Where do we put it all?

Most of us don’t have spare bedrooms, finished basements, or rec rooms to dedicate to play spaces. Besides, most must hide their proclivities from roommates, children and visitors, which makes discretion a must. And while public play dungeons certainly exist, not everyone has access or feels willing to attend, so many never get a chance to even experiment with larger play pieces.

Most of us don’t have spare bedrooms, finished basements, or rec rooms to dedicate to play spaces. Besides, most must hide their proclivities from roommates, children and visitors, which makes discretion a must.

That’s why XR Brands designed a series of lightweight items that are as sturdy and useful as full-sized dungeon equipment. These affordable, portable alternatives were developed by people who understand the needs of the community and the end result is fantastic. Odds are, most store staff have no idea how easy creating a pop-up dungeon can be, so let’s get acquainted with how to do it!

Built-in Restraint Systems

What to do when you can’t anchor your own D-rings into your bedroom wall, and beginner-level under-bed restraints just won’t cut it? Try a built-in restraint system like the Strict Bondage Board, a lightweight padded board equipped with 14 D-ring attachments and weighs a mere 14 pounds. When not in use, the Bondage Board folds in half and looks like a briefcase, which makes it easy to store and even easier to travel with. What makes bondage boards like this unique is how discreet they are. Whether you need to be inconspicuous in your own home or you want to bring it to an event or even on vacation, it’s incredibly simple to transport with no one being the wiser.

Sex Swings

Another super-popular but not-so-convenient piece of equipment, sex swings offer an amazing weightless-like experience while alleviating pressure for those of us with back or body pain. But some of the most common units require mounting into the ceiling (eek for renters!) and stand-alone units don’t often come with the chains and mounts required to make it work. Before you help a customer pick a sex swing that works for them, make sure that they have all the equipment they need so they aren’t left in a lurch when they bring it home — and definitely remind them of the commitment that ceiling-mounted swings require.

There are all-in-one sex swing systems on the market that allow for heavy-duty play while keeping maximum comfort in mind. Packaged with chains, carabiners, and removable stirrups, this piece of equipment can be set up in a variety of configurations to gives full access to your partner in a number of positions. Ideal for those newer to bondage, it allows you to suspend your subject without having to be a rope expert, and freestanding designs don’t need to be secured to any bolts or brackets in the ceiling or walls.

Sex Furniture

Yet another essential piece of kink equipment that’s not terribly convenient when you’re tight on space, sex furniture can be difficult to incorporate simply because of its cumbersome size. Fortunately, there have been a slew of portable, adjustable furniture systems that allow for easy set-up, fast break-down and discreet storage all while offering a sturdy piece of BDSM gear.

Whether your customers are hardcore kinksters or simply looking to be a bit more sexually adventurous, portable popup dungeon gear should be on your radar — and theirs, too. These pieces offer creative solutions; they allow you to own the dungeon pieces of your dreams without having to commit to setting aside a permanent space in — or make permanent mods to — your home. Their portability also opens the door for even more adventure. What’s even better is items like these will last for years not only because of their quality but because their incredible versatility makes them timeless.

Rebecca Weinberg is the general manager of XR Brands, which specializes in fetish and BDSM with full-spectrum product development and design to create a series of fully merchandised collections dedicated to the lifestyle.

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