HOW TO USE THE EQUIPMENT IN STUDIO MORTA
HOW TO USE THE EQUIPMENT IN
STUDIO MORTA
Before you play...
Always discuss your limits, triggers, medical conditions, aftercare requirements and safe words/gestures before engaging in BDSM play. Common safe words are "green" if things feel good or you want the intensity to increase, "yellow" if you're approaching a limit or need the intensity reduced, and "red" to stop immediately and check in. If you are unable to use a safe word (due to being gagged or becoming non-verbal during play for example), have a safe gesture instead, such as dropping something that has been placed in your hand (a cat toy with bells on it works well) or holding up 2 fingers. If you are in restrictive bondage such as in a sleep sack, having a toy in your hand that squeaks when squeezed can be a good option.
Never play under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so immediately negates consent and increases risk of injury and communication impairment.
Never leave someone unattended or break visual contact (turn your back to them) when they are in restrictive bondage or if breathing may become impaired (for example while wearing a hood).
We encourage you to read all of the "Safety First" information below.
The following information is a basic overview. It is not a replacement for in person safety training. If you are looking to expand your knowledge of BDSM or equipment use, want help to plan a scene or have hands on training and education, consider arranging a coaching session with Lady Azelle or Lady Delphine.
Before you play...
Always discuss your limits, triggers, medical conditions, aftercare requirements and safe words/gestures before engaging in BDSM play. Common safe words are "green" if things feel good or you want the intensity to increase, "yellow" if you're approaching a limit or need the intensity reduced, and "red" to stop immediately and check in. If you are unable to use a safe word (due to being gagged or becoming non-verbal during play for example), have a safe gesture instead, such as dropping something that has been placed in your hand (a cat toy with bells on it works well) or holding up 2 fingers. If you are in restrictive bondage such as in a sleep sack, having a toy in your hand that squeaks when squeezed can be a good option.
Never play under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so immediately negates consent and increases risk of injury and communication impairment.
Never leave someone unattended or break visual contact (turn your back to them) when they are in restrictive bondage or if breathing may become impaired (for example while wearing a hood).
We encourage you to read all of the "Safety First" information below.
The following information is a basic overview. It is not a replacement for in person safety training. If you are looking to expand your knowledge of BDSM or equipment use, want help to plan a scene or have hands on training and education, consider arranging a coaching session with Lady Azelle or Lady Delphine.
St. Andrew's Cross (face in):
The Saint Andrew's cross (also referred to as an X-cross or X-frame) is a common piece of dungeon equipment. It provides restraining points for ankles, wrists, and waist. When secured to the cross, the submissive is restrained in a standing spread eagle position.
The cross is securely attached to the studs of the wall and has restraint points at varying heights along the inner and outer edges.
Enhance the Play
This position is perfect for impact play (bare hands, floggers, whips, paddles, canes) and sensation play (feather duster, fingernails, ice cubes, pinwheel).
You may want to begin by attaching leather cuffs around the submissive's wrists and ankles and securing them to the restraint points on the cross with clips or rope. The studio has quick release suspension cuffs which allows you to take the submissive off the cross quickly if required. Intensify the bondage experience by adding bondage straps or rope around the thighs, calves and torso. If you aren't ready to use restraints, consider telling the submissive to hold their position against the cross.
To heighten sensations or play with sensory deprivation, add a blindfold, gag, and/or hood.
Safety First
If this position is difficult on the submissive's shoulders, or if they experience numbness or tingling in their hands, arms can be lowered/positioned down by their sides and attached to the restraint points along the sides of the cross.
When taking the submissive off the cross, always undo the ankle restraints first then work your way up the body removing the wrist restraints last. If the submissive loses consciousness while the ankles are restrained and wrists are not, they will fall backwards which may cause significant injury.
The term "impact play" refers to the act of one partner making contact with the other using their body or an object such as a hand, flogger, whip, paddle, cane, wooden spoon, hairbrush, etc.
The release of endorphins and adrenaline can induce euphoria and deep relaxation. The consensual power exchange between partners can also be exciting.
Impact play is only safe on areas of the body that are well protected by fat or muscle (buttocks, upper back, front and back of thighs, calves, shoulders, chest). Always avoid bones, joints and organs, stomach, spine, neck, and head.
To learn more about impact play, please see ADDITIONAL RESOURCES at the bottom of this page, keeping in mind that they are not a replacement for in person safety training. For in person education, consider arranging a coaching session with Lady Azelle or Lady Delphine.
St. Andrew's Cross (face out):
When the submissive is face out on the St. Andrew's cross, they can still be restrained in a standing spread eagle position, but unlike the face in option, it exposes the more sensitive areas of the body. This creates a feeling of vulnerability and allows for more intimate access.
The cross is securely attached to the studs of the wall and has restraint points at varying heights along the inner and outer edges.
Enhance the Play
This position is also perfect for impact play (bare hands, floggers, whips, paddles, canes) and sensation play (feather duster, fingernails, ice cubes, pinwheel). With the front of the body accessible, it lends well to nipple play, nipple clamps, and intimate teasing/stimulation. For more advanced players who enjoy CBT, the parachute with added weights works well here as does ball busting. Clothes pegs could be used on the nipples, genitals, and on the fleshy underside of the arms and inner thighs.
To heighten sensations or play with sensory deprivation, add a blindfold, gag, and/or hood.
Safety First
If this position is difficult on the submissive's shoulders, or if they experience numbness or tingling in their hands, arms can be lowered/positioned down by their sides and attached to the restraint points along the sides of the cross.
When taking the submissive off the cross, always undo the ankle restraints first then work your way up the body removing the wrist restraints last. If the submissive loses consciousness while the ankles are restrained and wrists are not, they will fall backwards which may cause significant injury.
The term "impact play" refers to the act of one partner making contact with the other using their body or an object such as a hand, flogger, whip, paddle, cane, wooden spoon, hairbrush, etc.
The release of endorphins and adrenaline can induce euphoria and deep relaxation. The consensual power exchange between partners can also be exciting.
Impact play is only safe on areas of the body that are well protected by fat or muscle (buttocks, upper back, front and back of thighs, calves, shoulders, chest). Always avoid bones, joints and organs, stomach, spine, neck, and head.
To learn more about impact play, please see ADDITIONAL RESOURCES at the bottom of this page, keeping in mind that they are not a replacement for in person safety training. For in person education, consider arranging a coaching session with Lady Azelle or Lady Delphine.
Posture Bondage Cross:
The posture bondage cross can be found on the main floor by the green set of drawers.
This piece of equipment is a fun way to restrain your submissive, while ensuring their posture and inability to use their hands.
The posture bondage cross has padlock buckles and is fully adjustable around the neck and wrists.
Enhance the Play
Have your submissive kneel or stand and align the cross at the base of the skull down the back. Affix each wrist behind the back before placing the leather strap around the neck. This allows for the weight to be evenly distributed. Make any adjustments before locking the three padlocks.
This is a great position for obedience training, CBT, tease and denial, sensation play, nipple stimulation, intimate play or an interrogation.
Add a hood, gag and/ or blindfold.
Safety First
ALWAYS have the key and a pair of safety shears close by should you need to get your submissive out in a quick manner.
Anything that bind around the neck should not be blocking the airway and comfortable to turn head in.
DO NOT USE under the influence of any alcohol or substances.
Check in with your submissive about arm circulation.
CBT Trample Table:
The CBT trample table can be found in front of the main floor implement rack.
It has two restraint points for wrist cuffs.
Enhance the Play
Have your submissive to lay beneath the table with the sliding window above their genitals. The table can be lifted/adjusted on the sides via the screws. Once desired height is achieved, tighten to secure the table in place. The cock and balls are then pulled through the hole and secured place by sliding the window closed and twisting the knob below to lock them in. Wrists can be fastened to the sides with cuffs and a carabiner clip.
The genitals can then be teased, stepped on, kicked. As the whole upper half of the body is also exposed, this is a good position for trampling, nipple stimulation, foot worship and sensation play.
Safety First
The table is best used with the interlocking foam mats found in the upstairs closet to create a more comfortable support for the submissive. A pillow can also be placed under the head for additional support.
Never use a gag on a submissive when they are laying on their back as this increases the risk of aspiration from being unable to swallow their saliva.
Genitals when in a tight binding can lose circulation/ feeling. Give your submissive breaks and communicate about how their body is feeling.
To learn more about CBT, please see ADDITIONAL RESOURCES at the bottom of this page, keeping in mind that they are not a replacement for in person safety training. For in person education, consider arranging a coaching session with Lady Azelle or Lady Delphine.
CBT Vice:
The CBT vice can be found on the main floor near the staircase. This piece of equipment is fully adjustable and there are small carabiners at the base to secure ankle cuffs.
Enhance the Play
Position your submissive on the black platform, aligning their genitals with the parallel pipe clamp. Loosen each side until you are able to fit the testicles between the two pieces. Then slowly screw the clamp shut. To ensure your submissive doesn’t move you can secure their ankles to the base with cuffs and carabiners.
This is a great tool for more dedicated CBT or Ballbusting. Other aspects like nipple play, tease and denial or impact could be added to heighten the intensity.
Safety First
While the base is sturdy, be cautious of sweat or lube as it can make the platform incredibly slippery.
Tighten the vice GRADUALLY and continue to have open communication with the submissive.
Keep an eye on pinching, circulation/ testicle colour/temperature.
To learn more about CBT, please see ADDITIONAL RESOURCES at the bottom of this page, keeping in mind that they are not a replacement for in person safety training. For in person education, consider arranging a coaching session with Lady Azelle or Lady Delphine.
Bed Bondage
Headboard Straps:
These straps are attached at each side of the headboard and have a clip to attach cuffs, allowing you to easily restrain your submissive.
Enhance the Play
Attach leather cuffs or bondage mitts to your submissives wrists and clip them onto the straps. The hands will be positioned above their head. The stretch can be determined by how close or far the submissive lays to the top of the headboard. For additional bondage, add bondage straps down the body or add cuffs to the ankles and tie them down spread eagle.
This is a great position for CBT, tease and denial, electro play, nipple stimulation, tickling, sensation play and a wide array of role plays.
Safety First
Always discuss physical limitations as being restrained with hands above the head can be hard on shoulders or anyone with circulation concerns.
Ensure that the cuffs aren’t too tight as to prevent chaffing or loss of feeling.
Leather Body Bag/Sleep Sack:
The leather body bag can be found hanging on the loft railing across from the bed.
Enhance the Play
The body bag allows for more intense compression bondage and sensory deprivation. Sensory deprivation involves depriving your submissive of one or more of their senses, such as touch, sight and hearing. This not only helps make them feel more helpless and vulnerable, it also makes their other senses more sensitive to stimuli. This can result in an intensely erotic experience.
Body bags may have zippers to allow access to the nipples and bottom. It also may have a 3 way zipper that can be adjusted to expose the intimate areas of your submissive's body while the rest remains in complete bondage. Please be careful not to catch your submissive's genitals in the zipper when opening or closing the bag. Placing your hand between their body and the bag while zipping can help prevent injury. Having the genitals exposed allows for CBT (tie rope around the testes or use the parachute and secure to the pulley hanging from the top beam of the bondage bed), tease and denial, penetrative play, intimate worship, and urethral sounding. Increase the sensory deprivation with blindfold, earplugs and/or hood.
Begin by laying the body bag on a stable surface (the bed, or floor are good options). Have your submissive lay on their back in the body bag and place their arms down by their sides with palms facing towards their body. Body bags may have internal sleeves for the arms but are often too short to be used comfortably. Place padding between the knees and ankles (rolled small towels or foam pads work well). Zip the bag up from bottom to top, adjusting the 3-way zipper if you choose. You can add an extra layer of compression bondage with bondage straps or rope. If using rope, pull it through the attached loops/rings on both side of the bag and criss-cross it across the submissive's body or secure the rope to the frame of the bed. Avoid putting pressure on the submissive's joints. Check in with the submissive to ask if anything needs to be adjusted (tighter or looser).
A pillow under the head can prevent vertigo and increase comfort. A pillow or rolled towel under the knees can prevent back pain/pressure.
Safety First
Never use a gag on a submissive when they are laying on their back as this increases the risk of aspiration from being unable to swallow their saliva.
Never use bondage on or around the neck.
Never use bondage to put pressure on joints.
Never leave someone who is in restrictive bondage alone. Do not turn your back on someone in bondage. Never use bondage on yourself when you are alone. This is how almost all bondage-related deaths occur.
Always have safety tools within arm's reach to quickly remove the bondage in the case of an emergency. Safety scissors are kept in the medical cabinet and bolt cutters are kept in the bottom kitchen drawer.
Immediately remove bondage if there are any signs of nerve compression such as tingling, numbness, sharp pain, itching, burning, or a cold sensation. It is essential to periodically check for normal nerve function such as running your hand along the submissive's body to make sure they have full sensation, since the submissive's body may not provide any warning signals of impending injury.
Immediately remove bondage if the submissive uses their safe word or safe gesture.
Large Dog Cage:
The large dog cage can be found on the main floor by the front door. The top padding can be removed and the door is lockable.
Enhance the Play
This cage is the perfect spot to keep your pet confined for any amount of time, even overnight, whether they have been well behaved or not.
The most popular type of pet play is submissive pet play which involves a person taking a subservient role as a puppy, kitten, bunny, pony etc. Pet play may combine different aspects of BDSM such as bondage, discipline, punishment/reward and power play. Submissive pets may be bratty and/or eager to please. They often crave attention in the form of strokes, cuddles, treats, and playtime. They may also love to curl up on their owner’s lap or at their feet for a nap.
To enhance pet play you can add bondage mitts and muzzle (as pictured), handcuffs, shackles, collar and leash, gag, chastity device, anal plug, or hood.
The dog bowl can be found in the kitchen cabinet above the snack bowl.
The slats of this cage are the perfect width to allow your pet to worship your feet or other areas of your body while they remain inside.
The cage can also be used (padding on top) as a way to position your submissive for a spanking, anal play or depending on height a predicament position. There are 4 D-rings on each side to provide ample places to secure your submissive with rope, or cuffs.
Safety First
Never leave someone unattended while in the crate.
Have a safety sound/signal in place if they are unable to verbally communicate.
When playing with metal handcuffs or shackles, test the key on the locking mechanism before placing them on your submissive. Always have the key within reach. A master key is available in the kitchen cutlery drawer.
Always use a puppy pad on the floor and inside the cage if you’re engaging in penetrative play. Puppy pads can be found in each of the black carts beside the St. Andrew’s cross or beside the bed. There is a fee for the puppy pads (listed by the kitchen sink).
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
The following information is a basic overview. It is not a replacement for in person safety training. If you are looking to expand your knowledge of BDSM or equipment use, want help to plan a scene or have hands on training and education, consider arranging a coaching session with Lady Azelle or Lady Delphine.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
The following information is a basic overview. It is not a replacement for in person safety training. If you are looking to expand your knowledge of BDSM or equipment use, want help to plan a scene or have hands on training and education, consider arranging a coaching session with Lady Azelle or Lady Delphine.