BDSM restraints can be used during consensual bedroom bondage, dom/sub play, roleplay, teasing, sensory exploration, or power exchange scenes with a trusted partner. Wrist and ankle cuffs are great for securing a partner to a bed, chair, door, or restraint system, while collars, leashes, spreader bars, and hogtie sets can add more control and positioning options. Always discuss limits before play, choose a safe word, keep safety shears nearby when using rope or restrictive gear, and never leave a restrained partner unattended. Restraints should feel secure without causing numbness, pain, circulation issues, or panic.