Body harness
A bondage harness is a series of leather straps, typically between 1 and 2 inches wide, attached together in such a way as to allow a person to "wear" the item. The item can be worn by both men and women. However, modifications may be needed depending on the size of the person and which sex wears the item. The item is very closely associated with BDSM play, and is often immediately identifiable as being something to do with "bondage". The image of a person in a body harness is used by movie studios to provide a chiché of a "person into fetish play".
Description
The harness consists of a main central strap that runs in front and at the back, but with two separating straps where it passes around the head. This central strap runs between the legs, between the buttocks and up to an area midway up the back where it meets the other end of the strap. The straps are then secured together - typically with standard belt- or roller buckles.
When fitted to a male, the harness splits in half in a similar way to the way it splits to go around the head so as to pass around the male genitals. On a female, the harness usually runs straight between the legs. There are then several other straps running out at right angles from the main central strap (usually, but not limited to, 3-4 straps). These straps wrap around the body with the two ends secured to each other using further buckles. On a female, the straps may be above and below the breasts, creating a form of breast bondage, with further straps around the waist. On a male, the straps usually criss-cross over the chest and abdomen to emphasize the male physique.
Variations
Body harnesses are, in general, a special class of bondage devices. They do not in themselves usually restrain the person, but provide attachment points for other bondage devices.
They can also act a psychological reminder of a persons role as a submissive, much the same as a collar.
Bondage Bra 
Body Harness 
... with handcuffs attached 
... with leather cuffs attached
- Ponygirl harness
Red ponygirl harness designed and manufactured by Robin Roberts
See also Chain body harness
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