The Art of Mummification: From Ancient Egypt to Modern Bondage Trends**
The practice of mummification, an ancient tradition of the Egyptians, involved preserving corpses for the eternity. This intricate process, Egyptians sought to preserve life beyond death. Wrapping bodies in linen and treating it with oils and resins has fascinated historians across the ages.
In the present day, mummification has taken on a new form in the world of BDSM, a space where the act of wrapping a person in plastic mimics the ancient method. Known as mummification bondage or mummification BDSM, this technique has become adopted, thanks to mummification videos and growing online fetish communities.
Let’s explore the journey of mummification from ancient times to its return in current society as a intriguing form of physical and psychological play.
The Historical Origins of Mummification
To truly grasp the modern concept of mummification in BDSM, it’s important to first look at its ancient beginnings. Ancient Egyptians thought that preserving the body in its purest form was essential for the soul to ascend to the afterlife, or Duat, where they would be judged by Osiris, the god of the dead. Mummification involved the taking out of internal organs, dehydration of the body using natron (a preserving agent), and then carefully covering the body in layers of linen.
This process wasn’t just practical; it was meaningful. The binding of the body in mummification videos tight, protective layers of linen signified order, protection, and the promise of eternity. In various respects, this ancient binding has connections with the ideas found in the world of BDSM mummification today—control, safety, and transformation.
The Appeal of Mummification in Today’s BDSM World
In the modern world, mummification has become a different, yet similar meaning within the BDSM community. Mummification bondage includes binding the submissive in various materials—most commonly plastic wrap, tape, or even latex—until they are completely bound. The process resembles the restraint that would have been used to the ancient dead but is now performed for pleasurable exploration and psychological play.
The appeal of mummification BDSM lies in its complete sensory deprivation and binding. Those involved often describe the sensation as a form of deep calm, like being wrapped in a cocoon. The act of being completely immobilized can provoke a range of emotional reactions, from serenity and security to vulnerability and pleasure. For the controlling partner, the practice grants control and the ability to completely encase their partner, an aspect that is a power dynamic at the heart of many BDSM scenes.
