Ropes are also considered one of the essential equipment in BDSM bondage play since they provide safety and complexity in tying up the sub and dominate, enabling them to gain control and authority to dominate their partner. Such ropes are usually intended to be robust and, at the same time, gentle on the skin when used. Some of the typical BDSM ropes are natural ones, like the hemp or jute ropes that are rough to the skin, while others are synthetic ropes which are smooth to the skin. BDSM foot ropes are intended for foot restraint, while other ropes are designed to restrain the entire body or as decorative shibari.
