Dungeon
A dungeon is a space, a room, dedicated to practising BDSM sessions. Most often, a dungeon is not to be left during the play scene and contains handcuffs, hooks and other bondage equipment for limiting the captive's movement. Equipment for dominating the captive is also commonly found in a dungeon.
Private dungeons
Some people with rooms to spare convert a room in their house into a dungeon. In apartment buildings this might not be as easy as in a (semi)detached house with their own basement or attic.
If dedicating a whole room for use only as a dungeon is not feasible, one can try to have hidden and semi-permanent installations; say, a fastening hook under a carpet or a locked cabinet with cuffs on the inside of the door for restraining the captive during play. With such cabinets and other self designed devices, it is essential to use big safety margins to ensure the captive's safety - a falling cabinet can kill people.
Pros
- No time constraints
- Little planning needed in advance
- Own toys always available
- Better privacy
- Decorating the dungeon can be a joy in itself
Cons
- Investment needed in the space required, even when not in use
- (Big) investments for the bondage equipment
Rent dungeons
In countries where it is not deemed inappropriate or illegal, some (especially professional dominatrices) rent out their dungeons by the hour or day. As professionals they have invested more than a private person might wish to spend on dungeon equipment such as crosses, cages and the like. Good and sturdy bondage equipment is safer, too, as it should be less prone to break unintentionally.
Other toys are often not available, mainly for hygiene reason, but must be brought along.
As professionals, the renters are mostly discreet and the privacy of the rentees is not an issue, except for the renting couples' own concerns if applicable.
Pros
- Pay only for the time used
- More equipment available
- No space required at one's own home
Cons
- Must plan and book in advance
- Time constraints
- Transporting own toys there
- Pay for owner's income
