What is the appeal and use of Caging?

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SusanofO -> What is the appeal and use of Caging? (9/2/2006 3:22:16 AM)
I am curious about this, both from the point of view of the person doing the caging, and the person being caged. Probably because I don't know much about it, and have never done it. I understand maybe it's about freedom being restricted in a blatant and possibly severe way, but is there anything going on besides that, for some? Why do you like it, or not like it? This is probably going to sound a slightly inane, but personally, I kind of like being alone sometimes, in a quiet, serene place. If I could have a good book, and if the cage had enough room for me to turn around and stretch out and sleep in, and I had water and food, and a place to go to the bathroom, and was allowed out for bathing, I might want to stay there for awhile...of course I'd just hate a teensy, cramped cage, (I mean one only slightly larger than my body). I'd appreciate being able to have a photo, or a picture on the wall, too (seriously) - if I was going to be in there awhile, I think. And maybe some drawing paper and some pencils. I realize this is also used as a punishment - and in that case, I guess not. Maybe this isn't what most people do (probably not)? But - I am really seriously asking what it's used for, mostly - if there is a "common experience" as far as Caging goes, (even loosely). Anyone have anything to say about Caging based on personal experience? Of course, all comments are welcome. Dominants/Dommes/Masters/Mistresses: Do you use it for a punishment or a reward - or as some kind of conditioning? If a submissive or a slave: Did you like it or hate it, or do you just think it's in-between, in terms of appeal? Thanks for any replies. - Susan

Homestead -> RE: What is the appeal and use of Caging? (9/2/2006 4:57:55 AM)
Confinement and display.

BrutalAntipathy -> RE: What is the appeal and use of Caging? (9/2/2006 5:04:30 AM)
I have had some tell me that they feel safe & secure in a cage, and describe it as similar to being held. I have used caging for both punishment and reward, depending on the slave, as well as for just having a place to stick them when unexpected company arrives. Mostly though, I cage because I find it pleasing to look at a caged slave.

toughbutgood -> RE: What is the appeal and use of Caging? (9/2/2006 5:17:20 AM)
I would think that caging is used in a variety of ways. One is for captivity, one is for display, one is for punishment, one is for humiliation and one is for training. But still, if the slave or submissive cannot handle it while they thought they could, then a release should be given as emotional pain is not the name of the game.

SensualNSadistic -> RE: What is the appeal and use of Caging? (9/2/2006 5:22:21 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: toughbutgood I would think that caging is used in a variety of ways. One is for captivity, one is for display, one is for punishment, one is for humiliation and one is for training. But still, if the slave or submissive cannot handle it while they thought they could, then a release should be given as emotional pain is not the name of the game. Normally, you are right, emotonal pain is not the intended result. However, there are a lot of slaves who desire and need this mental anguish.

ShiftedJewel -> RE: What is the appeal and use of Caging? (9/2/2006 6:12:21 AM)
quote: If I could have a good book, and if the cage had enough room for me to turn around and stretch out and sleep in, and I had water and food, and a place to go to the bathroom, and was allowed out for bathing, I might want to stay there for awhile...of course I'd just hate a teensy, cramped cage, (I mean one only slightly larger than my body). I'd appreciate being able to have a photo, or a picture on the wall, too (seriously) - if I was going to be in there awhile, I think. And maybe some drawing paper and some pencils. This kind of sounds more like a bedroom to me? I'm not into caging, here everyone has their own space. If they need alone time they can go to their room. If we feel that they need to spend sometime alone... they can go to their room. *Jewel*

LuckyAlbatross -> RE: What is the appeal and use of Caging? (9/2/2006 7:28:09 AM)
Reposted: I like hard bondage, chains, cages, manacles, etc. The strength of them makes me feel secure, the coolness of them delights my senses and the knowledge that I can't just wiggle out of them makes me feel very vulnerable. Cages themselves are nice in that you can feel confined and yet not confined. They can be big enough to stay in, sleep in, walk in, even live in if you have the right set up. That sort of direct obvious control can be pretty awesome. I also find in public spaces that cages have what I call the Fishbowl Effect. You are visible to others outside the cage, you can have limited interaction with them, but you are always in the "bowl" and you can't change it. You are on display. http://www.collarchat.com/m_520438/mpage_1/key_cages/tm.htm#520828 Cages http://www.collarchat.com/m_73925/mpage_1/key_cages/tm.htm#73925 Question about cages http://www.collarchat.com/m_135998/mpage_1/key_cages/tm.htm#135998 Cages and mummification http://www.collarchat.com/m_219735/mpage_1/key_cages/tm.htm#219735 Caging

LuckyAlbatross -> RE: What is the appeal and use of Caging? (9/2/2006 7:30:53 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: ShiftedJewel This kind of sounds more like a bedroom to me? I'm not into caging, here everyone has their own space. If they need alone time they can go to their room. If we feel that they need to spend sometime alone... they can go to their room. Jewel I know when I was young, I'd often spend time in the bathroom imagining how to live if that was the only room I'd have- a tiny fridge, a tiny tv, boosk in the drawers, etc. I enjoy imagining it was like a cage- because then I wasn't the one who controlled how long I'd be there, I'd just have to settle into confinement. That was a very soothing notion for me. It's also because for several years I shared a medium sized bedroom with both my mother and my sister and the bathroom was the only place I ever had any semblance of alone time.

SusanofO -> RE: What is the appeal and use of Caging? (9/2/2006 7:31:33 AM)
ShiftedJewel: You've got a good point, there, about my description sounding like a bedroom. [:D] I honestly don't know much about the size of cages people use. Are they normally only slightly larger than a person's body? Or large enough to at least turn around and crouch in? Or stand up in? I suppose it varies. The display thought hadn't occurred much to me, although I guess I have read about it being used for that reason, here and there. Thanks to everyone for the replies. - Susan

SusanofO -> RE: What is the appeal and use of Caging? (9/2/2006 7:38:59 AM)
LA: Thanks for the thread references on Caging. I used to do the same thing re: Being in a small room and imagining what it would be like to be there all the time. I even do it now - there is one room in my house that is the main floor half bath-room, and I swear it's the smallest bathroom on the planet. You can turn around in it, and there is a toilet and a sink, but that's it. It is really tiny. That's about the size of cage I can imagine myself in most, I guess. - Susan

MrDiscipline44 -> RE: What is the appeal and use of Caging? (9/2/2006 8:17:49 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: SusanofO Anyone have anything to say about Caging based on personal experience? Of course, all comments are welcome. - Susan I'm going to talk to you candidly for a moment, Susan. Awhile back, one of my girls came to me and begged me for this. I asked my girl why she had begged for this. Her reply was that although she knew in her heart and her mind that she was a loved part of my family, the cage gave her a sence of security. To her, my caging her says that I cherish her and that I protect her. It also gave her her own "space" within my house. A place she can retreat to when she is not needed to be of service to me. A place she can go to reflect on the day. All these things are what a cage means to her. This girls service to me is exemplary and to me, there is no better way to show my appreciation of her.

SusanofO -> RE: What is the appeal and use of Caging? (9/2/2006 8:23:33 AM)
MrDiscilpine44: That is very good to now. Because I think it would have that value to me also. Something about the idea makes me feel secure - but also, part of the appeal is just being closed off from everthing else that is happening, for awhile. The peace, quiet and room to just be, and to think by myself. Or sleep. Just be alone for awhile, but with a Dominant or Master's blessing. I wonder where people get their cages? Maybe they make their own? I've seen some really small ones, and I think they are normally used for animals. I'd want at least room to turn my body around, if not a few more feet of space. I suppose that ultimately would not be my decision, but if anyone asked me, that's what I'd say. I realize they are also sometimes used for punishment, so maybe it would (for some) have to be a dual-purpose cage. - Susan

Homestead -> RE: What is the appeal and use of Caging? (9/2/2006 8:28:39 AM)
I've fabricated my own in the past. How they were built depended on function. One way was to repplace a closet door with a steel grating that locked.

SusanofO -> RE: What is the appeal and use of Caging? (9/2/2006 8:30:27 AM)
Homestead: I never thought of replacing a closet door like that. Good idea! - Susan

sublizzie -> RE: What is the appeal and use of Caging? (9/2/2006 8:32:50 AM)
I've never been caged but a Domme friend told me that if I went to a party she is putting on she would put me in a cage where I could watch everything without having to worry about what someone may want to do to me. I would be protected in a very real way while experiencing the concept of the party too. Because of that, I am considering going to her party. I still get nervous in large groups so this would help me be safe so I could enjoy myself and let me learn as well.

SusanofO -> RE: What is the appeal and use of Caging? (9/2/2006 8:34:12 AM)
sublizzie: Thta is an ingenious solution, I think. That would make me feel safe if I was nervous for that reason, too. - Susan

Homestead -> RE: What is the appeal and use of Caging? (9/2/2006 8:34:30 AM)
I have actually built some that worked on the origional sliding door tracks. They had thin plywood covers, held on by velcro strips. When not in use, they looked like a regular closet. The transition could be made in minutes, and nothing awkward to store or tear down.

SusanofO -> RE: What is the appeal and use of Caging? (9/2/2006 8:38:34 AM)
Homeseatd: You sound like quite the carpenter. There is something about being in a cage that does make me feel more secure than being in a bedroom, for instance, and I can't quite put my finger on what it is - except it might have to do with the fact that cages tradtionally symbolize confinement. But to me they do maybe also symbolize caring - like I am so special the person has to put me someplace special, where they will always know where I am, and they can watch over me, maybe. To me, it would be punishment if it was a really small, cramped cage. To me that would be awful. - Susan

popeye1250 -> RE: What is the appeal and use of Caging? (9/2/2006 8:39:15 AM)
I would think that unless you had a garage or a barn or something like that that you'd need to have something fairly small in your house or condo. Here, I have 3 b/r's but they're fairly good sized. I've seen some people with cages in their homes that were for a large dog or something. That's why I'd like to buy a house with a big garage at some point. You could turn the garage into a playroom with a cage, furniture, and even do suspension bondage in it. Susan, lol, your description sounds like a room at the Holiday Inn. Later,....meeting.

Homestead -> RE: What is the appeal and use of Caging? (9/2/2006 8:41:05 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: SusanofO Homeseatd: You sound like quite the carpenter. There is something about being in a cage that does make me feel more secure than being in a bedroom, for instance, and I can't quite put my finger on what it is - except it might have to do with the fact that cages tradtionally symbolize confinement. But to me they do maybe also symbolize caring - like I am so special the person has to put me someplace special, where they will always know where I am, and they can watch over me, maybe. To me, it would be punishment if it was a really small, cramped cage. To me that would be awful. - Susan Right, and too small to use a litter box-so we'd have to come up with an alternative.[;)]

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