Balenciaga’s latest trend: everything you need to know about latex sex masks

BDSM fans and enthusiasts alike are not the only ones wearing latex masks these days. On Sunday, Balenciaga models took over the New York Stock Exchange in full latex suits for the French brand’s first show outside Paris.

In case you missed it, the catwalk was swept down with unrecognizable models in full latex bodysuits with their faces obscured, some with tufts of hair springing out the top, and pinholes for the eyes and mouth.

The statement Balenciaga wanted to make revolved around the fetishisation of finance and the pursuit of lucre, which turns us all into work slaves. But it made us ponder about something much deeper and pose an important question… what are the best latex sex face masks for real BDSM fun?

Sex face masks are identical in look to those worn by Balenciaga models, but instead of going down the runway, they are used for sensory manipulation during BDSM sex, being a great addition to anyone’s play box. They basically enhance your sexual pleasure and make your BDSM sex sessions more exciting and enjoyable. Depending on the bondage mask you get (dom or sub), you can explore the desire to be powerless or exceptionally powerful.

There are bondage sex face masks that cover your entire face, including mouth, nose, ears and eyes, while others might have a pinhole for some of these places. Which one to choose is totally up to you and the sense or senses you want to block.

When it comes to materials, you have more options than you would initially imagine, raging from leather, to rubber, silk, spandex or even satin. It all comes down to personal preference, but we can all agree that latex face masks are the most popular ones, as they are the most comfortable to wear and easy to maintain (Balenciaga couldn’t be wrong). Moreover, latex face masks are stretchable and suitable for both women and men.

How do face masks liberate us?

Face masks can disguise or conceive the identity of the wearer, and thus allow them a sense of freedom and release from inhibitions. Many people get turned on by the idea of a faceless dominator, while others simply feel less self-conscious with a mask when it comes to perform certain sexual acts or just being intimate. In other cases, people get off on being sensory deprived; think of why people start bringing blindfolds into the bedroom, and that will explain it.

Ultimately, wearing a sex face mask is fun because it’s always easier to pretend to be someone else and get in character when the other person can’t see your face. This is a concept that had already started developing in the 18th century, during the mascarade parties where people hid their faces and therefore freed from the moral standards of the day, allowing them to experiment with their desires without being identified.

Are sex masks safe?

Like everything else involving BDSM, you must act cautiously and knowing what you’re doing. If you’re playing with face masks that cover the airways, you must establish some signals (hand signs, sounds, etc.) for the wearer to pull if they want to stop. In very intense games, the sub might start hyperventilating without even realizing, in which case the dom must pay extra attention to their breathing to pick up the signs. So it’s all about having good communication and taking the right safety measures.

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