In my opinion this is one of our more sexy bondage scenarios, incorporating a unique ‘Bondage Erector Set' and a pair of serious leather arm splints from MedicalToys. Many people enjoy nude bondage, but for me the sexual excitement is in the possibility of what could happen once the woman is restrained in the gear. We all know that sex and bondage go together, but this is similar to the attractive woman who is walking down the street and although she is fully dressed we imagine what it would be like to be with her. Just think - what if women were naked all the time - what fun would that be? As the fashion industry will tell you, the erotic allure is what turns of on, and as far as I'm concerned the same applies with dressed bondage. I hope you enjoy this set of photos as much as we did while shooting it.

During the last part of our visit with Mistress Yin we adjourned to the roof of her Financial District studio in New York City. Once there, Yin used a handful of nylon zip ties to secure Gumbi to a metal bench. Yin mentioned that she has done this to her clients numerous times before, but she usually ties them to park benches around the neighborhood and hides the zip ties under their clothes so the casual passerby doesn't realize the state of their immobility. How kinky is that?

In this video, we see how Mistress Yin uses her overhead rig to hoist her leather clad subject up into the air and then turn him upside-down. He's strapped and buckled inside of a unique Mister-S leather straitjacket/sleepsack combination, and leather sensory deprivation hood. Many people enjoy the feeling of being suspended off of the ground during their bondage experience which provides an enhanced sense of helplessness. With the use of a pair of manual-crank cable hoists, Yin is able to easily lift her subject off of the floor. Her suspension rig is made by Metal Bound in Florida.

In this ten-minute video and photo gallery, Squirm, the owner of the popular Rubber Zone site, visited the Serious Bondage Institute to see our new Bondage Pipe Stand which we had setup on the back yard deck. Before we got started, Squirm outfitted our test subject in one of his new neoprene suits which was specifically manufactured for kinky play and is available from his site SquirmCo.com. Once our test subject was fully cocooned in neoprene we installed him in the Bondage Pipe Stand and stood back to admire our crazy invention. Not long after that we fired up the video camera and Mark interviewed Squirm about his Rubber Zone web site and the state of neoprene as a fetish material. This video will be of interest to those who are members of Rubber Zone or fans of heavy rubber and latex play. Neoprene hood from 665Leather in Los Angeles, steel head cage from Mister-S.

This photo gallery is one of our better documentations of a fun, sexy and relaxed bondage scene featuring two experienced players and some cool leather gear. Mistress Yin straps our friend Gumbi into a heavy padded leather Mister-S combination straitjacket and sleepsack followed by a deluxe sensory deprivation hood. Notice that the sleepsack fully accommodates Gumbi's long fetish ballet shoes.

During this scene Yin's window blinds are fully open which allow anyone in the offices across the street to peer in and see this amazing spectacle. Once Gumbi is fully encased in the thick leather, Yin takes him for a ride with her Metal Bound overhead suspension rig. Yin's attention to detail during this scene is especially noteworthy, and her care and passion for her subject and the pleasure she gets from conducting the scene herself shows us that she is nothing less than an experienced bondage professional in her field.

Many bondage enthusiasts view prison and institutional incarceration play as the granddaddy of all captivity experiences. Solitary confinement, jail cells and solid steel shackles can push the limits of even the most seasoned practitioner, and for some, become a rite of passage once endured. Harold Cox, Ph. D., a retired university professor, has spent years exploring this subject, and is nothing less than a walking encyclopedia on bondage and incarceration. His credits include the popular 1980's Checkmate bondage magazine, the organizer of the yearly international S&M rendezvous Delta Run, and a host of bondage books and writings which can be found on the Web and through Amazon.com.

During a visit to Maxcita.com in August of 2009, Max took Dalton and I on a road trip to visit Harold and his partner Bob. Harold and Bob live in a spacious mountain cabin, and together they have constructed what most of us only dream about - a set of real jail cells designed for "recreational stays". Yep. This is as real as it gets. With years of sweat and hard work, Harold and Bob have painstakingly acquired components of real jail cells and integrated them into the basement and main floor of their house in the woods. Five cells in all, including one solitary confinement cell and another cell with an electrically-operated sliding door which is installed in Harold's bedroom.

Needless to say, just seeing these photos and hearing the term ‘recreational cell stay' can raise the heart beat of any serious bondage fan, and that's exactly what happened to me when I purchased my first issue of Checkmate magazine in 1998 and read that title on the cover. Having been in the closet since childhood about my jail cell fantasies, the notion of a ‘recreational jail cell stay' was almost more than I could imagine. Little did I know that ten years later I would actually meet the guys who wrote the article, published the magazine, and own the real cells.

The following photo gallery documents a rare and special occurrence when motivation, drive and resources all come together and allow people to actualize their dreams and fantasies. Our thanks to Harold, Bob, and Max. Together they provided Dalton and I with an opportunity to interview and photograph two men and their passion for extreme bondage. Look for an upcoming video interview with Harold as we tour his extraordinary mountain facility, plus a feature article on SeriousBondage.com.

In this photo set Mistress Yin has changed Gumbi's bondage configuration from standing to a sitting position. With the use of a unique bondage chair manufactured by MetalBound, Yin is able to apply as much metal bondage as is necessary to subdue her poor subject. As you can see, she is delighted with her control over Gumbi and knows how to apply just the right amount of touch and feel and pinching to keep him aware of his metallic helplessness.

In this set of photos we are able to see how Mistress Yin applies various pieces of her metal bondage collection to her subject Gumbi. The overhead metal frame from MetalBound with roller track and four manual crank wenches provides Yin with a wide array of bondage options and attachment points. Her black bondage stand with ankle restraints and adjustable cock-clamp is certainly a unique piece. Mistress Yin certainly appears at home and well-versed in her light and airy New York City bondage playroom.

It is our pleasure to feature Mistress Sable on SeriousImages.com for the first time. She's well versed in bondage and latex, and has a unique international flavor as a result of her experience at the famed OWK (Old World Kingdom) BDSM facility in the Czech Republic. During a recent visit to the Serious Bondage Laboratories, Mistress Sable to put our new outdoor Bondage Stand to the test. As you can see in this set of photos she was able to fully restrain her subject with a selection of interesting gear. With the use of a heavy rubber Dry Suit, inflatable hood and unique ‘pass through' shackles from Rigid Cuff, she was able to capture the essence of Serious Bondage and give her submissive a taste of cocooned, inescapable, outdoor vertical restraint. Watch for more photos and videos of our friend Mistress Sable in the future.

In this 15 minute video, Mark interviews Mistress Yin on the rooftop of her studio located in the financial district of New York City. In preparation for this interview, Yin utilized an inflatable hood and a slew of heavy nylon zip-ties to restrain her rubberized 'pet' to a metal bench. This allowed the interview to be conducted without unwanted interruption from her cocooned submissive. As it turns out, Mistress Yin uses this same zip-tie procedure to attach her clients to park benches in public - only the zip-ties are concealed under their clothes and fed through openings in their sleeves, jackets and pants. How cool is that? Additionally, as we discover during the interview, Mistress Yin loves bondage and is especially fond of exerting complete control over her subject's bodily orifices and fluids during play scenes. Hang on to your hats my friends, Mistress Yin is the real deal!

Here is some interesting information about the photos in this gallery which were sent to us by our friend at SM Medical:

The Veiligheidsbed security bed was custom built for the Dutch Department of Justice and is used in the isolation ward in several Dutch prisons. While the authorities claim it is not used anymore because of its brutal torture, every now and then stories appear that people still end up on this bed. The bed is intended as a punishment device. If an inmate runs amok, for instance by head banging, he is strapped on the bed and left for 24 hours. Every now and then his legs are loosened so blood circulation can be restored. The movement resembles cycling; hence the bed has been nicknamed 'fiets' (bicycle). The restraint is very severe and has been known to cause injury to the spinal column if an inmate is particularly violent in struggling against his bonds. A punishment can last for up to 72 hours, although it is unknown whether this duration has actually been achieved. After release from the bed the prisoner usually can't walk for some time. The bed shown in these photos is located at my girlfriend's house, and was purchased from the company where it was manufactured. As you can imagine, strapping a patient down to the bed is a lengthy process because the straps are held by bars that need to be screwed tight to the frame. Once secured however, the straps are impossible to pull loose. The canvas breast plate holds the victim tight against the waterproof mattress. The subject lies on an absorbent pad to prevent urine spill. Every hour or so the subject is checked, and fed if needed.

Restraint Shorts: I came across these unusual shorts by chance. They are made of Dyneema fabric, which is impossible to tear, so I immediately realized what this had to be. Unfortunately, the security of the thing is not so good: by pressing the buckles against something pointy they release the strap and I can escape. Nonetheless it's a very interesting concept for a restraint device especially when used with a pair of Posey ankle hobbles. Movement is pretty much restricted.

Restraint Suit:  This interesting suit is made from tear-resitant fabric, but the garment itself is not locked. Once the patient's arms and hands are inside of the fabric sleeves they become useless. The "gekkenpetje" (crazy cap) is just a nice touch to prevent my head being hurt. Due to small buckles there is no way it comes off without the use of fingers. I always love to combine diapers with medical bondage as it enables the restraint to be prolonged for very long periods without interruption to visit a toilet.

In this photo set Ashley Renee and Samantha Grace get it on with some black rubber dildo pants and cool StudioGum gear. Ashley loves to suck on the dildo, but didn't know the scene would eventually lead to her being penetrated and fucked from behind by Samantha and the dildo pants. Girls will be girls!

In this set of photos, Troy demonstrates the use her MetalBound steel cage. Once her subject Gumbi is fully restrained and helpless, Troy takes advantage of his vulnerable situation by inserting a butt plug deep within his body. Naturally, Gumbi is unable to resist. Actually... truth be told... Gumbi was having a wonderful time while under the control of Mistress Troy. What a lucky guy!