Sex Masks

Sex masks can be used to spice up the bedroom by introducing role-play elements to your intimate sessions. These masks can be made from a multitude of different materials such as latex, leather, spandex, PVC, plastic, and vinyl as well as other variants. Couples may functionally use Sex Masks or instead opt to use them cosmetically as a piece of a costume. Dressing up as favorite characters from TV shows, movies, or video games could add a lot of excitement to someone’s love life. Some people go the extra mile and dress up in entire costumes, like Furries, and don expensive and elaborate masks, while others may dress up as a French maid, a nurse or doctor, or even an uncivilized wild person. Masks can cover the whole face, half the face, or even part of the face. A blindfold or an eyepatch could be considered masks, just the same as a ski mask or the mask of a fictional crime-fighting vigilante.

Types of Sex Masks

The types of Sex Masks that are available today range from the most simplistic of designs to creations born out of dreams and nightmares. No matter how you look at it, the options available, both cosmetically and functional, are rather impressive. Sex Masks that are created to represent animals or creatures can range from a simple leather pull-over to a large couple hundred-dollar furry head. For those interested more in functionality, there are gimp hoods, ball gags, dominatrix masks, and more. Even if you think that masks aren’t your cup of tea, try experimenting with simple blindfolds, as simple as they are, they are still a mask.

Why mask up? Potential Risks Involved?

Aside from adding elements of role-playing to add an extra level of excitement to the bedroom. Full-faced hoods, such as Gimp Masks or Executioner hoods are typically used for the practice of head bondage and are meant to objectify and restrain the person wearing it through depersonalization, disorientation, and/or sensory deprivation. It’s worth mentioning that using these types of Sex Masks that may impair one’s senses could be dangerous if not used responsibly. Experts would recommend establishing a safe word or signal to let your partner know if there is an immediate problem or risk. Simple masks are great for those new to introducing sex toys and other objects into their sex lives, but they should always exercise caution when using new items or items that may possess possible health risks.

Sex Masks and COVID-19

Since the pandemic has started, a lot of people who casual intercourse have been concerned about wearing a mask as a preventative measure in regards to health concerns regarding COVID. Some experts are saying when engaging in intercourse with casual partners, both parties should restrain from breathing on one another or even kissing. Wearing proper masks during sex could allow for partners to become a bit closer in times of social distancing. This has not been proven or verified but is a concern. If this is something that affects you, consider looking more into the health benefits of wearing a mask during sexual intercourse.

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