A hogtie is a form of bondage where all four limbs are tied behind the submissive’s back. This can be done with rope or with a hogcuff, a combination of handcuffs with leg irons. As a result, the sub is nearly immobile.
Hogcuffing
The sub is put in handcuffs and leg irons, and then these two restraints are linked using a second pair of cuffs. A more extreme version can by done by running the chain of the handcuffs over the chain of the leg irons. However, the shorter distance between the hands and legs puts the body at a more extreme angle and can tire the sub out quickly.
One piece hogcuffs are available as well as hogstraps, a strap-based variation. A hogstrap spreads out the pressure across the ankles and wrists for more comfort, but usually these are easier to escape from.
Rope Bondage
When done with rope, the basic position isn’t very stringent as the sub can usually reach the knots with their hands. Like the handcuff variation, the hogtie can be achieved using three pieces of rope, allowing the dom to adjust the positions of the knots so that they aren’t within easy reach.
Variations
Frogtie – The sub’s ankles are tied to their thighs. This also gives the sub a tripod of support when facing downwards, providing more stability.
Stringent – When combined with a box tie (arms tied together) with the hogtie, the sub’s limbs form a rail from which other parts of the body can be tied. Increased restraint requires more flexibility, so the amount of added restraints will vary depending on the sub.
Monoglove – Instead of rope or handcuffs, the arms are joined together inside a monoglove, preventing the sub’s hands from untying the knots while giving a more uniform area to add additional restraints.
Knee tying – The knees can be linked with the hog tie, but by leaving the restraint separate from the tie, it reduces the sub’s mobility while allowing more movement than a stringent tie.
Kneeling – After being hogtied, the sub is placed in an upright position. This position is inherently unstable; without support ropes the sub may fall over and will be unable to get back up without help. This puts a lot of pressure on the knees, so the sub should be placed on some sort of padding.
Vertical – The sub is pulled up so that only their knees are on the ground. Maintaining this position requires outside support, either using support ropes or by leaning the sub against a wall.
Suspension – Once hogtied, the sub’s body can be suspended by the link between the leg irons and handcuffs.
Gyaku Ebi (Reverse Shrimp) – This shibari variant of the hogtie adds a shinju chest harness tie. A rope running from the shinju is used to bind both the wrists and the ankles. This puts the tension between the chest and the ankles, reducing wrist pressure. Over prolonged periods, this position will fatigue the sub’s back muscles.
The Italian Rope Trick – The hogtie is linked to a rope around the neck, forcing the sub to flex their back muscles to take the tension off of their throat.The name comes from a rumored torture technique of the mafia, and for good reason: If the sub is left too long in this position, their muscles can fatigue to a point that they strangle themselves on the rope.
Risks
This position places pressure on the abdomen, which can cause difficulty breathing. If the sub has large breasts or a large belly, this can add pressure on their chest cavity when lying prone, making it more difficult to breath. Propping them onto a cushion or bed can help alleviate this pressure. Particular care should be taken when mixing hogtying with gags and neck restraints.
Severe angles can put pressure on the wrists, and in some cases can dislocate the joints.
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