Breast bondage is a BDSM practice that involves the tying of BDSM props such as chest harnesses around the breasts. Alternatively, materials such as rope, ribbon, leather or cloth can be used. Breast bondage could be either done over clothing or directly on the skin. Breast bondage can also be called ‘shinju’ which is the Japanese word for ‘pearl’. 

Contrary to what you may think, breast bondage is not done to restrict movement. It is used to lift the breasts and make them more voluminous. The harnesses draw attention to the breasts. Breast bondage also heightens breasts and nipples stimulation and makes them extra sensitive even to the mildest touch. Involving elements of pleasure, pain and power play, breast bondage is one of the most sexually rewarding BDSM practice, one which is a win-win situation for both sub and dom. 

People find breast bondage erotic for different reasons. One thing is certain, both sub and dom find the practice appealing. Check out some reasons why people do breast bondage:

• The Inviting Look: Boobs, in every shape and size, are naturally gorgeous. But when bound, the appealing look takes their ability to turn a person on, to another level. Breast bondage makes the breasts look fuller, separates them and makes them look ready to be touched and teased. Also, there is this sexy and spicy thing about the contrast of hard materials being placed on succulent breasts.
• Breast and Nipple Stimulation: The breasts and nipples are both erogenous zones. However, the level of sensitivity in the breasts and nipples vary from person to person. While some people are lucky enough to get orgasms from nipple or breast stimulation, other people's level of sensitivity in these organs may be low. Breast bondage helps to heighten the sensations in the breasts and nipples by increasing the flow of blood in the breasts. Also, your breasts being bound draws your attention to the slightest touch and sensations you feel there. 
• Doms and Subs: Breast bondage involves power play that complements the desires and kinks of both the sub and dom. For the dom, picking the material that would be used to bind their partner’s breasts is satisfyingly domineering. For the sub, being helpless while their partner teases their bound breasts fulfills their fantasy. 

• Rope: Start with a thick rope and fold it into two equal parts. Move the rope around the top of your partner’s boobs and down her back. Pull the ends of the rope through the folded parts till she feels some tension. Next, pull the rope to the front, below the breasts this time. Then move the rope to the back, over her shoulders and tuck the rope under the bottom hand and then move it back up.
  
  

• Harness: A harness comes with multiple straps that need to fit into the right areas. There should be two areas to place your legs in, at the bottom. A strap should run between your legs and two, over your hips. There should be a strap under and over your breasts and maybe a few straps over your chest. The harness should come with O-rings and buckles. Adjust the buckles to the level of tightness that suits you best. Also, ensure you get the right size.

In addition, there are tons of educational breast bondage tutorials on the internet. They make the instructions available in visual content with an emphasis on safety precautions and without the porn-style images. Cosmopolitan tips on breast bondage. 

• Do Women Like Breast Bondage?
  
  Women enjoy breast bondage. The breasts are made up of a large number of nerve-endings. This makes them an erogenous zone for pleasure and pain. When bound, they provide heightened stimulating sensations which provide women with pleasure. 

It is important to know that although an element of BDSM is pain, the non-negotiable rule for BDSM is safe, sane and consensual. Breast bondage is about bringing sexual satisfaction to both partners in a way that does not allow ultimate restraint.