A man stands with his jeans pulled down below his ass and his hands bound behind his back. The rope used in the arm-and-body tie passes between his ass cheeks.
This photograph was suggested (and I think also taken) by Ferns, who calls the tie a dragonsleeve, and provided this lovely explanation:
This photo depicts my first attempt at any sort of rope bondage. My submissive patiently stayed in position while I played with the rope and when I was done, he looked impossibly masculine and pretty. I love the strong hands and forearms, the power in the fists, defiance even, and the suggestive way that the rope slides between his arse cheeks is delicious. I was also particularly taken with the jeans, not off, but slid down, like I couldn’t wait for him to take his pants off before I started on him.
It’s really heartwarming to hear about experiences like these, which hint at obvious pride and joy and love. There’s certainly much to be proud of in this image, even though the rope work (and possibly the modeling experience) was a first attempt! Moreover, it’s extraordinarily important to feel comfortable learning and making mistakes; trial and error and using one’s imagination are astonishingly underrated methods of education—and play, too!
I also like this image and Ferns’ description because it reminds me that bottoms can be excellent teachers, that we can facilitate learning and exploration and fun, and that our party to an experience can make or break it for ourselves and our partner(s). In other words, it takes two to tango. Despite the lauded fantasies, consensual sexual experiences are never solely about a top’s desires. That’s called abuse, and remembering the distinction is much more than merely a responsibility to ourselves, it’s a responsibility we all have towards everyone else, as well.