HNT Half-bound
So I was thinking that an interestingly under-explored part of the whole bondage and discipline business is the halfway areas. How would it all be different if it wasn't strictly about tops or bottoms... more like evening of odds in terms of height, strength, aggression, reach. And that left me thinking about what half-bondage would be like. One strong hand immobile, yes, and one still free.
I know not everyone would want to play it that way. Maybe there are great reasons why nobody ever talks about it. If you had a chance, though, could we make it work? And how?

Happy HNT (or Half-nekkid Thursday!)
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I have never done it, nor any real BDSM, but could imagine it to be much more thrilling, because there would be an uncertain outcome... and that's always sexy. The largest sexual organ after all is the brain.
By the way, I don't think I would stand any chance against you...
Happy HNT!
[Yeah, at least for the half-bondage on half-nekkid Thursday, the uncertainty would be delightfully high. And yeah, the brain wins with one hand, um, tied behind it's back. :-) Thanks, Cosima, and happy HNT. --fl]
Thats actually pretty hot..
HHNT
[Oh good, 24C. Happy HNT to you too. (p.s. I've had pens in the dryer, and one or two crayons, but never 24! There's a story there, and I hope you survived with nerves intact. :-) ) --fl]
As long as your spanking hand is the right one, we can't go wrong. Gosh figleaf, you should have quit the smokes a long time ago. ;-) Happy HNT!
[Perfectly fascinating reply, Cathy. Thanks. And happy HNT to you too. --fl]
HOT. I'm very ticklish and my biggest 'fear' and balking at the idea is that...but I'm pretty open!
Love the shots w/ no shirt.
HappyHNT!
[Oh tickling prohibitions are all part of negotiation. We wouldn't even think about starting before that was all worked out. Besides, if I only had one arm free I'd probably negotiate a no-tickling rule first -- I'm horribly reactive to tickling! Thanks for your kind words, V. Happy HNT to you too. --fl]
YUMMMY ... nothing like a little bondage.. or alot.. again.. yum!
[Thanks, Shibari. Happy HNT. --fl]
Oh my god. The one bound hand, the other hand reaching for the belt...Figleaf, you have reached the absolute apex of kinkily erotic photos of yourself. I mean, not that most of your photos are particularly kinky (except for just the act of presenting yourself erotically at all), but still. This one is good. Yum!
[I'm glad you got that, Tam. I wasn't sure people would. But yeah, there's something extra twisty about it. Thanks. --fl]
Ha, this is a nice bit of symbolism for those of us who like to play it both ways. In my filthiest fantasies I seem to take both roles simultaneously with no clear identification or demarcation between the "tormented" or the "tormenter", 'tis the beauty of imagination no? And in real life...well, that would be telling.
Nice pic Fig. :)
[Oh no, telling would totally blow the suspense. :-) I know exactly what you mean about getting to play all the parts in fantasy. Thank you, my dear Ell. --fl]
That photo would be the perfect cover for your new book, Figleaf:
How to Quit Smoking: The Not-So-Gentle Art of Self-Restraint
Happy HNT, Fig!
[Actually if I do a book on that it'll be called "Why Blow Smoke When You Can Breathe Fire?" I'll have to post about this ongoing experiment with cayanne peppers. (Talk about burning kisses!) Thanks, Kochanie. --fl]
Oh my! I love a little belt play . . . very hot. Very.
[Thank you Bunny. I'm glad you enjoy it. --fl]
Very erotic image...and an interesting idea. Something intriguing to play around with... ;o)
HHNT!
[Thank you, M. And happy HNT to you too. --fl]
Hot!!! Happy HNT!
[Thanks, TK. Happy HNT to you too. --fl]
Good Thursday morning Figleaf,
It's all psychological. With the right partner and that amazing chemistry in action, everything can be intense. It's imagination, anticipation, curiosity, the unkown, and then taken, done, fuflfilled....
[Nicely put, Annie. Thanks. --fl]
grrrrrr. typo - fulfilled !
[Got it. Thanks, A. --fl]
Happy HNT!
[Thank you, Pinklady. Happy HNT to you too. --fl]
Judging by the response from your happy readers you have hit on a pretty good idea. HHNT
[Thanks, LR. --fl]
mmm. I shall enjoy mulling over that particular concept. Meanwhile, i have the photo to enjoy ... the belt, the buckle, the fist. *sigh*
HHNT
[Oh that's great, Me. Thank you. And happy HNT. --fl]
MMMMMMM very sexy
HHNT
[Thank you, Ag. Happy HNT to you too. --fl]
Wow. This may be the hottest thing you have ever posted, and with you that's saying a lot. Maybe it's partly that I've been in youth hostels, away from my partner and having to tiptoe around roommates in order to masturbate, but damn that's hot. I guess I'll know in a week.
More of these handcuffy photos in the future, please!
[Thank you, P. I'll think about more like this. --fl]