First times
Best beginner bondage kits
Sex & Mischief Intro to S&M Kit leads our beginner bondage kits ranking. Re-checked weekly.
Reviewed by Bedside CSO (Chief Sex Officer) · Prices checked · How we rank
The verdict
Our pick, every time: Sex & Mischief Intro to S&M Kit. Soft cuffs, a blindfold and a tickler in one box. Everything you need to find out if you like being tied up.
Quick picks
Best overallNo. 1 ↓
Sex & Mischief Intro to S&M Kit
Runner-upNo. 2 ↓
Sportsheets Under the Bed Restraint System
$61.95 to $64
Shop $64 at SheVibeBudget pickNo. 5 ↓
Sex & Mischief Nipple Clips
At a glance
Compare the top 8
- 1
Sex & Mischief Intro to S&M Kit$28.99Too new to rate$28.99 → - 2
Sportsheets Under the Bed Restraint System$61.95 to $64Too new to rate$64 → - 3
Sex & Mischief Bed Bondage Restraint Kit$34.99 to $35.95Too new to rate$34.99 → - 4
Sportsheets Beginner's Bondage Fantasy Kit$32.99Too new to rate$32.99 → - 5
Sex & Mischief Nipple Clips$15.99Too new to rate$15.99 → - 6
Sex & Mischief Enchanted Bondage Starter$32.99Too new to rate$32.99 → - 7
Saffron Leash and Collar$41.95 to $43Too new to rate$43 → - 8
Whipsmart Dragon's Lair Collar, Leash & Nipple Clips$32Too new to rate$32 →
The ranking
The full ranking
Ranked by demand, review quality, availability, and fit. Stars are owner review averages from the store or brand site, where there are enough reviews.
No. 1 · SportsheetsPhoto at the top ↑
Sex & Mischief Intro to S&M Kit
Free shipping at SheVibe over $68. Tempted to treat yourself? Add a silky lube and it all ships free.
Ships discreetly from SheVibe
Faux-leather whip. Fuzzy cuffs with keys. A satin blindfold. Three pieces. The first kit if you want a box you can finish in one night.
Cons
- Fuzzy cuffs are a first night, not an all-night cinch
- Keys stay on the nightstand
Why it ranks: Beginner-kit search still names Intro to S&M. SheVibe still sells it.
No. 2 · Sportsheets
Sportsheets Under the Bed Restraint System
Ships discreetly from SheVibe
The named mattress kit. Four cuffs. One under-mattress strap. Fits any size bed. The kit if Intro to S&M felt like costume jewelry.
Cons
- This is a bed system. Not a travel pouch
- Talk about a safeword before the straps go under
Why it ranks: Under-the-bed search leaks into first-kit carts. Official page is the one people mean.
No. 3 · Sportsheets
Sex & Mischief Bed Bondage Restraint Kit
Free shipping at SheVibe over $68. Tempted to treat yourself? Add a silky lube and it all ships free.
Ships discreetly from SheVibe
Four 60 inch straps with cuffs. One connector that slides under the mattress. The first kit if you wanted the bed, not a bedpost.
Cons
- Needs a mattress you can lift
- First night: leave slack. You can always take it up
Why it ranks: Kit shoppers bounce to under-the-bed. See Best under bed restraints if that is the whole night.
No. 4 · Sportsheets
Sportsheets Beginner's Bondage Fantasy Kit
Free shipping at SheVibe over $68. Tempted to treat yourself? Add a silky lube and it all ships free.
Ships discreetly from SheVibe
Four wrist and ankle straps with 44 inch connectors. A soft blindfold. The first kit if you already have a bed post in mind.
Cons
- Connectors need something to wrap. A mattress system is easier
- Ask first. A surprise kit is a fight
Why it ranks: Fantasy-kit search is the Sportsheets box without Sex & Mischief branding.
No. 5 · Sportsheets
Sex & Mischief Nipple Clips
Free shipping at SheVibe over $68. Tempted to treat yourself? Add a silky lube and it all ships free.
Ships discreetly from SheVibe
Two adjustable clips. Soft pads. The first clamp if the kit box skipped nipples and you still wanted a named pair.
Cons
- Start loose. Blood-color change means they come off
- Not a vibrator. Pressure is the whole toy
Why it ranks: Kit carts often add clips. Sportsheets still sells them.
No. 6 · Sportsheets
Sex & Mischief Enchanted Bondage Starter
Free shipping at SheVibe over $68. Tempted to treat yourself? Add a silky lube and it all ships free.
Ships discreetly from SheVibe
Satin tethers. Blindfold. Feather tickler. Burgundy. The pretty first kit if a whip felt like too much theater.
Cons
- Satin slides. Tie a real knot or buy cuffs
- The feather is extra. The tethers are the toy
Why it ranks: Starter-kit search that wants satin lands here. Official page is live.
No. 7 · Sportsheets
Saffron Leash and Collar
Ships discreetly from SheVibe
Vegan leather collar. Chain leash. A first collar if you already talked about a neck, not a first restraint kit.
Cons
- A surprise collar is a fight
- Not a mattress system
Why it ranks: Collar search sits next to kit search. Official page is live.
No. 8 · Whipsmart
Whipsmart Dragon's Lair Collar, Leash & Nipple Clips
Free shipping at SheVibe over $68. Tempted to treat yourself? Add a silky lube and it all ships free.
Ships discreetly from SheVibe
A themed set. Collar, leash, and clips in one box. Fine if the costume was the night. The clips are still clips.
Cons
- Ask
- Buy Sex & Mischief if you only wanted the pinch
Why it ranks: Collar, leash and nipple clips in one box for a first taste of power play.
Notes from Bedside CSO (Chief Sex Officer)
Notes from Bedside CSO (Chief Sex Officer)
Then there's Sportsheets Under the Bed Restraint System. Straps slide under the mattress and pop out at the corners. Spread-eagle in about thirty seconds. And Sex & Mischief Bed Bondage Restraint Kit if you want another option.
Talk first, pick a safeword and start with light restraints. The anticipation is most of the fun.
Planning a whole night around the bed? Try the Bondage night starter setup Want restraints, tape, a blindfold and lube in one cart for under $100? See the Beginner bondage setup under $100
Before you buy
Buying guide
Three pieces, or the bed
Intro to S&M is a night. Under the bed is an install. Buy the night, not the photo of twelve toys.
Ask, then open
Soft cuffs. A word you can say. Keys in reach.
FAQ
Common questions
- What is the best beginner bondage kit?
- Intro to S&M if you want three pieces you can finish. Amor if metal sounded like a dare. The Sportsheets under-the-bed system if you wanted the mattress, not a bedpost.
- Do we need a safeword for a first kit?
- Yes. Something you can say with a blindfold on. Cuffs that open without a hunt. Keys on the nightstand.
- Kit or under-the-bed restraints?
- A kit is a pouch. Under the bed is a mattress install. Best under bed restraints is the tighter list if that is the search you meant.
- Is a 12-piece kit a good first night?
- Usually no. Start with cuffs and a blindfold. Come back for a gag later.
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