Sensory Deprivation Suspension 2.0: Combining Blindfolds, Earplugs & Full Suspension

Remove sight and sound, then remove gravity. Sensory deprivation suspension produces one of the deepest altered states available in kink outside of isolation tanks. It’s easy to see how Tetruss rigs and accessories lend well to this type of experience!

Take for example, this protocol: use noise-cancelling earbuds playing white or brown noise, blackout contact lenses or multiple-layer blindfold, full-body rope harness, then slow uplift into partial suspension. Any Tetruss rig can be operated in near silence (no creaking beams), which is crucial, since any external sound might break the spell.

Time distortion becomes extreme; 20 minutes can feel like hours. Many people who experiment with sensory deprivation suspension report ego dissolution comparable to psychedelics. 

Try this too: Add a remote-controlled vibrator synced to a heart-rate app and the dominant can trigger pleasure only when breathing slows to a pre-set level! This could assist in creating a biofeedback loop entirely mediated by rope and gravity.

Medical note: monitor for orthostatic intolerance even in partial suspension. Use a finger pulse ox with waveform display. Aftercare is non-negotiable! Bring blankets, hydration, and a grounding touch for at least twice the suspension duration.

You can try all this and more especially now as Tetruss is running its once-a-year only Holiday Sale on all Tetruss products! Use the code TET10 at checkout for 10% off and get started trying all the new ways to incorporate sensory deprivation suspension into your practice. 

Image credits: Tetruss Bamboo Suspension Rig with the beautiful @ninjabos. R:P @M4BD_2