How exactly do you tie a hogtie?
“How exactly do you do a hogtie?” was written for BDSMforyou.nl by Mistress Moriah.
A “hogtie” is a technique used in rope bondage in which a person’s hands and feet are tied together behind their back. The term comes from the resemblance to the way livestock, such as pigs, are tied by their legs for transport, for example. With this method of restraint, the sub is completely helpless. Is a hogtie comfortable? No, not really. But of course, it doesn’t have to be.
What does a hogtie look like?
A hogtie is any position in which the arms and legs are tied, both secured behind the person, and then the hands and feet are tied together.
Usually, the person’s feet are secured with rope or leg restraints and attached to the wrist restraints (or rope) behind the back. The feet are pulled behind the person until the hands and feet can be tied together. The head and neck are left free. The bound person is then placed on their stomach, face down. However, keep in mind that this position increases the risk of suffocation—due to positional restraint. So never leave your sub alone in this position.
Do you need special rope for a hogtie?
Yes, a special type of rope is often recommended for performing a hogtie. The choice of rope is important for both the safety and comfort of the person being tied. Here are some options that are commonly used:
Cotton rope
This is a soft option that is comfortable against the skin and less likely to cause chafing. However, cotton is not as strong as some other materials.
Hemp rope
It is strong and durable, but can be a bit stiff until it is broken in. Hemp has good grip, which helps keep knots secure.
Bamboo silk or synthetic silk
These materials are very soft on the skin and suitable for people who are allergic to natural fibers. They are also strong and easy to clean.
Nylon rope
Nylon is very strong and easy to wash, but it can be a bit slippery, making it harder to tie secure knots.
Can you make a hogtie using just rope?
No, definitely not; there are also special hogtie restraint sets available. With these, you can tie a sub into a hogtie without complicated rope techniques. This is, of course, much faster than a hogtie made with ropes. Click, click, click, and your sub is a tied-up pig.
What are a frogtie and a pretzel?
In a frogtie, the heels are tied to the upper legs, making the bound person look like a frog. In a pretzel, the forearms are also tied up to the elbows, the big toes are tied together, and a gag is placed in the mouth.
 |  |  |
Hogtie and Safety
Never leave someone in bondage alone, and that goes for a hogtie as well. Make sure you have all emergency supplies on hand, such as a pair of scissors (if you’re using rope), and agree on a safe word beforehand. Or, if using a gag, an emergency signal. Even if the mouth and nose are free, breathing can be difficult in this position. Especially if the head is tied back and there is a lot of tension on the chest muscles.
When tying the ropes, make sure they aren’t too tight and are tied correctly, so that blood circulation isn’t restricted too much.
Combination
A hogtie can be combined in all sorts of ways. Take a look at the frog tie and the pretzel as examples, but also try incorporating a spreader bar, a nice body harness, or hair bondage. The hogtie is just the beginning of a whole lot of (creative) fun…!
More information
Source
Text & images: Mistress Moriah
