BDSM Gear

Chained Heart is a kinky little adult shop that specializes in bondage and (limited) fetish gear. They really don't have a lot of stock and the site could use some work, but this online shop does have some neat items (stuff like fisting gel, 6 kinds of canes, hoods, etc). Chained Heart also offers a free gift with every order over 50 pounds and free shipping in the EU, so I'm sure kinksters across the pond will appreciate that. The return policy is fairly restrictive (as most sites are that sell intimate products) so it's good to read it before buying. - Shay

Date Reviewed: 2008-06-05
Cost: free to browse Advertising Content: n/a
Category Listings: BDSM Gear, International Sites

Cock Power is the spec-cock-ular offspring of Spartacus Leather. The site features all manner of leather, rubber, metal and nitrile product to decorate and enhance your favorite penis. Items range from simple cock rings to wicked looking stretchers, weights and chastity devices. In other words, you'll find something for your dick no matter what level of sensation you're after. CockPower.com shows explicit pictures of the products in use, which is both informative and darn sexy. In addition, site users can participate in forums and read articles on safety, materials and techniques. The returns policy is restrictive, as you'd expect for this sort of product, but it's all clearly spelled out in the FAQs. - AAG » More Info!

Date Reviewed: 2008-04-28
Cost: free Advertising Content: low
Category Listings: BDSM Gear, Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies

Finally, a sex toy store dedicated to male sexuality! They call themselves Gay Boyz Toys, but the toys sold here can be used by men of any sexual orientation. GBT is a California based business and their stock ranges from anal toys and bondage gear, to electrical toys and insertables, and a whole lot more. I was quite impressed with both the quality of the products they stock and the price points. In addition to toys, they also sell some DVDs and have a Pay Per View gay video theatre attached to the site. Their return policy is laid out very clearly, as are their ordering and shipping policies. - Wolfe

Date Reviewed: 2008-03-13
Cost: free Advertising Content: nil
Category Listings: BDSM Gear, Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies

This British Columbia company creates custom fitted bondage furniture. The photography of representative samples all look good. Unfortunately, no prices - even ball park figures - or shipping cost estimates or return policy or anything else is listed on the site. They do mention that they are only sample images and that they sell only custom via negotiation rather than from the website directly, but some sort of rough estimates of expense and the legal details of shipment and returns would be very helpful, and would probably move this to a Quality rating. - Peter

Date Reviewed: 2008-02-25
Cost: Free site Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: BDSM Gear

This site offers a wide selection of toys - for the most part their own ideas and craftsmanship - to help players live up to their motto: "Don't play nice - play safe!" Canes, floggers, collars, chastity devices, bra's with inward facing sharp points, dungeon furniture, and more. Some, a minority, of the items [dildos, padlocks, boots, bondage tape, etc] are not their manufacture. They offer full information about shipping options, and a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Simply put, they guarantee their products for a lifetime. Testimonials on the site include one from a customer who had their shipment lost by the post office and the folks at Taboo quickly replaced it. International payment is best arranged ahead of ordering via email. Payment domestically [Taboo is in Southern California] is via PayPal. If you are local to them you can pick up your order and save on any shipping charges. I liked that they had models realistically modeling their items, and that their own products are obviously not cookie-cutter mass produced toys. They appear to be made by people who appreciate them. They do offer a few tips for safe SM play. Details are clear [for example, next to a photograph of a specialty necklace-hung knife: "The cast metal handle slips neatly onto a finger for a claw-like fit. The blade is 2.5 inches and the knife is 6 inches overall. The 22 inch long chain is removable...Perfect for violet wand play." That is the sort of information that can help you to make your purchase decision. - Peter

Date Reviewed: 2007-12-10
Cost: Free site Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: BDSM Gear

Branded Butterfly is the creative outlet for Katie, an artist with a special interest in BDSM relationships. Her site features handmade treasure boxes, collages and other personalized items, including a few related to age-play. Coming soon will be a collection of paddles. Any of Katie's products would make a nice gift for that hard-to-shop-for kinkster in your life. Katie provides very clear ordering instructions, especially as they relate to personalization. Payment is accepted through PayPal; Branded Butterfly ships only within the US. - AAG

Date Reviewed: 2007-12-04
Cost: free Advertising Content: nil
Category Listings: BDSM Gear, Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies, Uncategorizable

I love the name of this site. Who wouldn't want a paddle from a company called Burning Butt Creations? Unfortunately, that's about the only positive thing I can say about the site. Well, the photos of the fifteen paddles currently available look quite lovely, but there are NO descriptions of these products. I would have loved to have known how large and heavy the paddles are an of what materials they are made. None of this information is available. Nor is there any indication of return policies. If you click on the "shop" link below a paddle, you'll be taken to an off-site secure ordering page. No information is given about shipping prices or delivery schedules. You will, however, find out that "Burning Butt Creations" will appear on your credit card statement. This is perhaps not something that every shopper would appreciate. Burning Butt, your products look fabulous but your site needs work. - AAG

Date Reviewed: 2007-11-26
Cost: free Advertising Content: nil
Category Listings: BDSM Gear

Near the Seattle area, Jerry and Rick have been manufacturing quality BDSM gear for over a decade now. There is an impressive selection of floggers in all kinds of materials: rubber, deerhide, suede, bullhide and several others. They also carry collars and cuffs, bondage bars, hardware and so on. Privacy policy is good, shipping is free on orders over $75, tollfree phone ordering or order online via secure server. - Jane

Date Reviewed: 2007-10-31
Cost: free Advertising Content: low
Category Listings: BDSM Gear

Having made fetish gear myself in the past, I recognize original and quality designs when I see them. Scott Paul has created really unique fetish products, including cages, gags, cuffs and collars, and spanking toys. All items have good descriptions and nice big enlargeable photos. His shipping and return policies are very fair - any product can be returned within 30 days and the site ships worldwide. Accepted methods of payment are Visa or Mastercard. - Wolfe

Date Reviewed: 2007-10-29
Cost: Free Advertising Content: None
Category Listings: BDSM Gear

I will not hesitate to tell you that I want one of everything offered at AslanLeather.com. Since 1991, owner Carrie Gray has been creating the highest quality BDSM and fetish wear from leather, rubber and vinyl. Their harnesses are absolutely gorgeous, as are their hoods, whips and chastity belts. Aslan Leather carries a nice line of toys that can be used in their dildo harnesses; they also have a selection of vegan items for those who don't want to use leather products. Many of their products are available in larger sizes. They'll custom design products to your specifications, if you don't find something on the site to your liking. And perhaps best of all? AslanLeather.com offers a lifetime guarantee that their products will not break during normal usage. If something does break, Aslan will repair or replace it; plenty of contact options are available on the site. Very cool. I'm so in love with the idea of their leather dildos. I must have one. - AAG

Date Reviewed: 2007-10-10
Cost: free Advertising Content: low
Category Listings: BDSM Gear, Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies

Martin Page, the owner of UK-based RGL Designs, has been creating quality BDSM gear since 1989. If you can't find what you need in his new online store, he'll work out a design with you. How cool is that? He'll even customize stock items to your particular size or preference. RGL shows a wide range of bondage gear, paddles, floggers, gags and harnesses. The floggers in particular look lovely, and I'm not just saying that because I neeeeed a flogger of my own. Unused or defective items can be returned up to seven days after purchase for either replacement or refund. Prices are listed in pounds. - AAG

Date Reviewed: 2007-09-14
Cost: free Advertising Content: low
Category Listings: BDSM Gear

This is a very cool site featuring original hand molded 100% latex-free rubber designs by Anzjalise! As a fetishist that has developed a latex allergy over the years, I can tell you that is music to my ears. Another unique property of her work is that you can order fire resistant (not fire proof) gear as well, which is really neat for fire dancing! She has posted images of burn tests, so you can compare her fire resistant rubber with other materials. The gear design is quite nice and customizable. She can make original stuff just for you, or you can order things from the site and specify colors and sizes. The color selection is pretty broad and includes really neat options like blacklight reactive hues. There are some pretty unique offerings like rubber purses, bic lighter holders, cigarette holsters and such. I think my favorite gear includes the three dimensional pieces that look like they are covered in actual bone, those are brilliant! There is a very nice FAQ and a good set of care instructions for the work. Purchase appears to be through Paypal, but that company does seem to be a lot more open about clubwear. So far I haven't heard of anyone getting burned for that, as it isn't usually classified as pornographic. Still, Paypal always makes me nervous. The gear is wonderful though, and I was very excited by the unique designs and options! Be sure to check out the repair and replacement policies in the contact section. - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2007-06-22
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: BDSM Gear, Fetish Wear

This site discusses erotic rope bondage influenced by Japanese methods. The site owner runs workshops on this topic over in the UK, and you can find his class schedule and information on this site. Aside from that, you'll find some very nice writing on the topic of choosing and caring for rope, why people enjoy bondage, safety info, and more. In the safety section, be aware that some of the info after "where not to tie" may be invisible to your browser. So, be sure to highlight that area to see the text if you cannot see it otherwise. There is some good information down there! For those looking for pretty pics and videos, you'll enjoy the free gallery section that you can view by registering for a username and password. You'll see some familiar locations (like Torture Garden) and familiar people (like KumiMonster). If you are looking for a good place to buy jute, this site offers it and high quality karabiners. The items are described well, but I always advise caution about purchasing through paypal. Paypal has burnt many an adult site owner and buyer. There are links to outside shops too. Contact info includes email and phone. A nice site with some good information, and the free gallery is lots of fun. Obviously a labor of love! - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2007-06-19
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: BDSM / Fetish Video, BDSM Gear, BDSM Resources, Female Bondage, Male Bondage

While reviewing this site I found that I constantly had to remind myself not to spend my paycheck while visiting. If you are looking for artistic, romantic, and really special looking BDSM collars and cuffs you have to check this place out. All of their items are hand crafted, and their eye for design is incredible. Whatever your taste, you'll find something surprising and beautiful here. In addition to the BDSM gear they have some jewelry and decorative locks as well. Most items can be made in custom sizes without additional charge, and they are willing to make variations on existing designs too. They have very clear policies and obviously take a lot of pride in their creations (as they should). Really beautiful stuff, especially for the person with visions of vampires, princesses, and harem girls dancing in their heads. Gorgeous. If you are going to offer someone a collar, you should make it special. - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2007-06-11
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: BDSM Gear, Fetish Wear

Great Googly Moogly! I think I have to fan myself for a bit before I start this review. Whew! This site sells vac beds made from black, red, or transparent .014" latex and heavy pvc pipe. For those of you that are wondering what the heck a vac bed is, imagine slipping into an envelope of latex and then having all the air within it sucked out until it is hugging every inch of you tightly. In a word, yum. This particular company offers some interesting variations on the design. The standard bed is 40" X 84", which makes it a lot bigger than those offered most places. They make custom sizes and colors available for an extra charge. They offer luscious options like a double-wide, genital openings, head openings, a gasmask vacbed, and even a really cool vacbox (which must be seen to be appreciated). The designs break down for storage, and they must be kept turned on during play (and you supply the vac). There is a really nice FAQ on site that has instructions, safety info, latex care tips, and such. One of the most important tips is that this is not a solo toy. They give clear shipping and returns info. It also appears that they have run into issues with paypal (such as I often warn about), so they are now going through Red Room Media for sales (and I've heard no complaints about those folks yet). They have a bunch of free videos and galleries, if you are a rubber or latex fetishist you'll kick yourself if you miss this stuff. If you enjoy what you see, you can purchase a DVD featuring their products. Hot! Hot! Hot! - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2007-06-05
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: BDSM Gear, Latex / PVC / Rubber

I love to look at online fetish toy-stores. I look at them with wide-eyed wonder, allowing my mostly-vanilla imagination to run wild while viewing all the amazing products. Sadly, it was difficult to let my imagination run too far afield in the Purple Passions online store, because the majority of the images were too small and too grainy for me to have a good look at them. This is really disappointing, because Purple Passions seems to carry a wide range of fetish gear, clothing, DVDs and magazines. They offer help over the phone, as they stock an even larger inventory in their NYC store. If you need to return an item, you'll need proper authorization from the site and restocking fees may apply. Some items cannot be returned unless they are damaged; read the policy carefully. - AAG

Date Reviewed: 2007-05-02
Cost: free Advertising Content: low
Category Listings: BDSM Gear

This is a local [Seattle] artist whose work I've seen many times, both in local vendor's fairs, at the Seattle Erotic Arts Festival, and also adorning the bodies of many friends. I'm quite impressed with the fine quality of this embroidery work and am quite happy to endorse and support Bryce's work. [Disclaimer - I know him only casually, and have no personal invested interest in him or his business.] When I first saw his work a few years ago I was extremely excited, and he has only expanded and improved in time. He started with his displeasure over the quality of tshirts and other logo images, and he wanted to be able to have the imagery he felt represented him, in the quality he demanded and yet accessible in smaller than lot pricing of 600 or so. He has built his craft into a business now that can produce individual items or larger quantities either stock or custom, and always in high quality. He does home and bath items [hotpads, aprons, towels, pillows, etc], clothing [caps, shirts], and custom work [embroidery on leather, armbands, and many other items]. He has both standard art [gay, kink, political, and other images] and will also work with you on your own custom piece. Not mentioned on the site, but I have been told that he is researching on expanding his designs into various areas of sacred art. Very detailed instructions on custom orders, group orders, terms and conditions, laundry & dry cleaning guidelines, and such important trivia are clear and in depth. Ordering can be via secure shopping cart or via 1-800 telephone calls. He also offers an online comment/query form which ends up in his email basket. I definitely give him two thumbs up and am certain that you won't be disappointed with his work. - Peter » More Info!

Date Reviewed: 2007-04-04
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: BDSM Gear, Fetish Wear

Do you have a slave you'd like to collar discreetly? Would your sub like to wear a symbol of submission without attracting negative attention from vanilla co-workers or bosses? Then what you need is a day collar, and DayCollar.com has some very nice ones for you to enjoy. All their collars are made from leather; many are adorned with studs, crystals, knots, d-rings and buckles. If you are feeling creative you can describe your dream-collar to the designers and have them create a custom collar for you. You'd never know these collars are anything but sexy leather chokers--unless you are also a BDSM kind of person. DayCollar.com offers a 15-day money-back guarantee on their products, but you must obtain authorization before returning items. A phone number and mailing address are provided so that you can contact them. The site is easy to navigate and the pictures are clear; my only gripe was that the descriptions of "Top Sellers" and "New Products" on the main page were all the same--even though they didn't link to the same products--and they didn't include images. A bug in the code, perhaps? It's a small gripe on an otherwise enjoyable site. - alwaysarousedgirl

Date Reviewed: 2007-03-22
Cost: free Advertising Content: nil
Category Listings: BDSM Gear, jewelry

Updated review for a site we listed two years ago. At the time, they were located only in the U.K., although they shipped worldwide. Now they have a U.S. based store (Los Angeles) as well, so you can pick which site to go to on the splash page. This is an absolutely gorgeously designed website. Coco-de-mer is a real life retail store in London, and this web counterpart offers indulgent online shopping. The interface is Flash designed - mouse over different site components and you'll find the store philosophy, an erotic movie, info on events held at the actual store location, and the web store. I had a wonderful time just exploring the site, the imagery was truly lovely. You'll find incredible boutique items, such as very unique handmade silk lingerie, various lotions and potions, a careful selection of spanking implements, and sextoys that are truly distinctive in material: jade cockrings, sterling silver and glass dildos, and so on. The price range is at the high end, given the materials used, but if you're looking for a sex toy that is art in and of itself, this is a place to find it. Shopping is via secure online storefront, prices in sterling pounds. The shipping charges are fairly expensive to the United States, because of customs fees, and less expensive within the UK and Europe. The privacy policy, contact info and shipping/returns info was all exemplary. - Jane » More Info!

Date Reviewed: 2007-03-08
Cost: free Advertising Content: none
Category Listings: BDSM Gear, Books / Zines, Lingerie, Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies

Dressing For Pleasure has maintained a retain store since the late-1980s. Currently DFP is owned by Master Ed and His slave karen, who live the BDSM lifestyle 24/7. Their website features a wide array of products for the BDSM enthusiast, including clothing, toys, costumes and personal photography services. The online catalog showcases only a small fraction of the items available in their retail store, but they will help you find what you need if you phone them. They stock items for CD/TV/TS usage as well as adult baby items. There's even a selection of hookahs. Some of their items (the pillory, for example) can be custom designed. Master Ed and slave karen welcome questions about any aspect of the BDSM lifestyle. If you are in the New Jersey area, you can become a member and play at their twice-monthly dungeon gatherings. Masters and Mistresses can create a personalized gift-registry from which their slaves can purchase items. Cool! My only complaints? I could not find a written policy for returns and some of the photos are not particularly clear. - alwaysarousedgirl

Date Reviewed: 2007-03-02
Cost: free Advertising Content: low
Category Listings: BDSM Gear