How to Tie a Chest Harness

A chest harness is a bondage technique which allows the submissive's upper torso to be tightly bound. In addition, the harness may be used as an anchor for other limbs or simply for aesthetic reasons. Learn the basics of tying the box and yolk harness by reading below.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

The Box Harness

1. Begin by taking your rope at its center point and draping it over one shoulder of your sub.
2. Bring one end (front) of the rope between the captive's legs, then twist it together with the other (back) behind your partner, "elbowing" the first corner of your square.
3. Wrap the back end and pass it around your lover's torso, elbowing both ends together to create the second corner of your square harness.
4. Take the back end of the rope and pass it over the shoulder and up between you partner's legs, elbowing your ends together to form the third corner of your box square harness.
5. Finish by bringing both ends to the opposite side of your captive's torso and connecting them with a square knot.

The Yolk Harness

6. Fold a large length of rope (around 12 feet) in half. While holding the folded end, wrap the strands of your rope around the subject's upper torso (above the breasts) and pass them through the folded end.
7. Pull the strands back in the opposite direction. The rope should pull against the folded (or looped) end and tighten.
8. Wrap the rope several times above then below the breasts before passing it once again through the loop end (or lark's head).
9. Pass the rope over the front shoulder of your lover's (left or right) arm, running the rope under the armpit then across the back of their shoulders before repeating the pattern with the other arm.
10. Finish by wrapping the ends together horizontally around the ropes running across your lover's back before tying them together in a square knot.

Tips & Warnings

• Never leave your partner unattended during bondage play.
• Always have a sturdy pair of safety scissors readily available for quick releases.
• To avoid injuries, try not to keep your lover tied up for more than 30 minutes at a time.