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A blindfold (from Middle English
Middle English

Middle English is the name given by historical linguistics to the diverse forms of the English language spoken between the Norman conquest of England of 1066 and about 1470, when the #Chancery Standard, a form of London-based English, began to become widespread, a process aided by the introduction of the printing press into England by William...
 blindfellen) is a garment, usually of cloth, tied to one's head to cover the eye
Eye

Eyes are Organ that detect light, and send signals along the optic nerve to the visual system and other areas of the brain. Complex optical systems with resolving power have come in ten fundamentally different forms, and 96% of animal species possess a complex optical system....
s to disable the wearer's sight
Sight

Sight may refer to one of the following:*Visual perception*Sight , used to assist aim by guiding the eye*Sight , a 2005 Concert DVD by Keller Williams...
. It can be worn when the eyes are in a closed state and thus prevents the wearer from opening them. Even with the eyes open (as permitted by many blindfolds, especially those made of cloth), the user cannot see.
















al blindfold use is common in and outside of the bondage
Bondage (BDSM)

In the context of BDSM, bondage involves people being tied up or otherwise restrained for pleasure. Bondage is usually, but not always, a human sexual behavior....
 community, one of the initial things recommended for sexual variety.






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A blindfold (from Middle English
Middle English

Middle English is the name given by historical linguistics to the diverse forms of the English language spoken between the Norman conquest of England of 1066 and about 1470, when the #Chancery Standard, a form of London-based English, began to become widespread, a process aided by the introduction of the printing press into England by William...
 blindfellen) is a garment, usually of cloth, tied to one's head to cover the eye
Eye

Eyes are Organ that detect light, and send signals along the optic nerve to the visual system and other areas of the brain. Complex optical systems with resolving power have come in ten fundamentally different forms, and 96% of animal species possess a complex optical system....
s to disable the wearer's sight
Sight

Sight may refer to one of the following:*Visual perception*Sight , used to assist aim by guiding the eye*Sight , a 2005 Concert DVD by Keller Williams...
. It can be worn when the eyes are in a closed state and thus prevents the wearer from opening them. Even with the eyes open (as permitted by many blindfolds, especially those made of cloth), the user cannot see.

Applications


Blindfolds can be used in various applications.

Sleep Mask
  • As a Sleep mask: They block out light when sleeping, especially during air travel
    Air travel

    Air travel is a form of travel using an airplane.The comfort experienced when traveling by air depends on several factors starting with the airport, the choice of the airline and the travel class....
    , or for those who sleep during the day. It is believed that shutting out light allows the user to achieve a deeper level of sleep. They can also provide relief from claustrophobia
    Claustrophobia

    Claustrophobia is the fear of enclosed spaces. It is typically classified as an anxiety disorder and often results in panic attack. One study indicates that anywhere from 2-5% of the general world population is affected by severe claustrophobia, but only a small percentage of these people receive some kind of treatment for the disorder....
     for Magnetic resonance imaging
    Magnetic resonance imaging

    GaneshMagnetic resonance imaging , or nuclear magnetic resonance imaging , is primarily a medical imaging technique most commonly used in radiology to visualize the structure and function of the body....
     (MRI) patients.


  • In children's games, such as Pin the Tail on the Donkey
    Pin the Tail on the Donkey

    Pin the Tail on the Donkey is a game played by groups of children. A picture of a donkey with a missing tail is tacked to a wall within easy reach of children....
     and when hitting a piņata
    Piņata

    A pi?ata is a brightly-colored paper container filled with candy and/or toys. It is generally suspended on a rope from a tree branch or ceiling and is used during celebrations....
    .


  • During both martial arts
    Martial arts

    Martial arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of training for combat. While they may be studied for various reasons, martial arts share a single objective: to physically defeat other persons and to defend oneself or others from physical threat....
     and weight lifting to encourage reliance on other senses, such as touch or hearing.


  • As a sensory deprivation
    Sensory deprivation

    Sensory deprivation is the deliberate reduction or removal of stimulus from one or more of the senses. Simple devices such as blindfolds or Hood and earmuffs can cut off sight and hearing respectively, while more complex devices can also cut off the sense of smell, touch, taste, thermoception , and 'gravity'....
     tool in meditation
    Meditation

    Meditation is a mental discipline by which one attempts to get beyond the reflexive, "thinking" mind into a deeper state of relaxation or awareness....
     (to focus attention on oneself rather than outside imagery).


  • A kidnapping
    Kidnapping

    In criminal law, kidnapping is the taking away or asportation of a person against the person's will, usually to hold the person in false imprisonment, a confinement without legal authority....
     victim, hostage
    Hostage

    A hostage is a person or entity which is held by a captor. The original definition meant that this was handed over by one of two belligerent parties to the other or seized as security for the carrying out of an agreement, or as a preventive measure against certain acts of war....
    , prisoner, etc. may be blindfolded to avoid identification of location(s) or people. (A common alternative to this usage is the use of a hood
    Hood (headgear)

    A hood is a kind of headgear that covers most of the head and neck and sometimes the face. They may be worn for protection from the environment, for fashion, as a form of traditional Clothing or uniform, to prevent the wearer seeing or to prevent the wearer being identified....
     instead.)


  • Sometimes by guests who are not captured are still blindfolded or may consent to be blindfolded for the same reasons, as occurs in fiction
    Fiction

    Fiction is an imaginative form of narrative, one of the four basic rhetorical modes. Although the word fiction is derived from the Latin fingo, fingere, finxi, fictum, "to form, create", works of fiction need not be entirely imaginary and may include real people, places, and events....
     when being led/driven to their respective hideouts.


  • By the recipient of an execution by firing squad
    Execution by firing squad

    Execution by firing squad is a method of capital punishment, particularly common in times of war. The firing squad is generally composed of several soldiers or peace officers....
    .


  • Before sunglasses
    Sunglasses

    Sunglasses or sun glasses are a visual aid, variously termed spectacles or glasses, which feature lenses that are coloured or darkened to prevent strong light from reaching the eyes....
    , they were worn as the primary facial cover for those who could not see. This usage, though uncommon, is still practised in modern times.


Sexology

Sexual blindfold use is common in and outside of the bondage
Bondage (BDSM)

In the context of BDSM, bondage involves people being tied up or otherwise restrained for pleasure. Bondage is usually, but not always, a human sexual behavior....
 community, one of the initial things recommended for sexual variety. Blindfolds (along with feathers and handcuffs) are commonly sold in novelty "bondage kits" marketed toward non-BDSM practitioners. Many impromptu items already found in the bedroom lend themselves to such use without preparation or prior purchase of specialized equipment.

Blindfolds
Blindfolds can be worn during BDSM
BDSM

BDSM is a complex acronym derived from the terms Bondage and Discipline , Dominance and submission , Sadomasochism and masochism . BDSM includes a wide spectrum of activities and forms of interpersonal relationships....
 situations by the submissive.

Blindfold and Bit Gag
Use of a blindfold is said to enhance the remaining senses of the wearer, focusing attention on sound, smells and physical contact. This increased awareness is said to allow for greater excitement and anticipation by eliminating visual cues, as one cannot see what to expect. It also requires trust of the submissive, with all the emotional ramifications that entails.

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