Training corset
A training corset is generally a
corset used in
body modification. A training corset may be used for
orthopedic reasons or for
cosmetic reasons .
The term "training corset" is also sometimes used for
BDSM corsets used for discipline.
In addition, the term "training corset" may simply refer to a corset which is used to acclimate the body prior to wearing a full corset as an everyday
undergarment, or to any corset worn by somebody undertaking training .
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training corset is generally a
corset used in
body modification. A training corset may be used for
orthopedic reasons or for
cosmetic reasons .
The term "training corset" is also sometimes used for
BDSM corsets used for discipline.
In addition, the term "training corset" may simply refer to a corset which is used to acclimate the body prior to wearing a full corset as an everyday
undergarment, or to any corset worn by somebody undertaking training .
Orthopedic corsets
Corsets may be worn for
orthopedic reasons, such as correcting a crooked spine or straightening the back and shoulders.
Waist training corsets
Waist training, or waist reduction, generally uses an hourglass corset. Waist reduction is most often used by women who are post-pregnancy or by women involved in
BDSM .
No structural features distinguish a modern waist training corset from a corset worn as an external garment for special occasions. Training corsets are always made from strong fabric and with relatively inflexible
boning . A training corset is designed to be used everyday, and will probably be hidden under clothing, so it is likely that practical aspects will have been stressed in its construction over
aesthetic ones.
Any style of corset can be used for waist training, although some styles are more popular and suitable than others. However, as the corsets necessary to maintain a
body modification are no less rigid than those first worn to achieve the modification, there is no effective structural difference between corsets worn during training and those worn once the desired body shape is achieved. The term "training corset" can, therefore, be used for any corset worn by somebody undertaking training.
Bondage and discipline corsets
A training corset is also an alternative name for a
discipline corset or
bondage corset. A bondage corset is used as a tool for punishment. It is constructed to place severe limitations on the wearer's movements. A bondage corset generally extends to just above the knees, and is constructed to be laced very tightly. These corsets are often designed to be worn for long periods of time, e.g. overnight and during sleep.
Preparatory corsets
During earlier times, in which a corset was an everyday item of apparel, a training corset in the sense of body modification was not used. Girls began to wear corsets as part of their transition into womenhood, in the same way modern girls begin wearing
bras at the onset of puberty.
It was primarily in the 17th century when corsets were used to noticeably reduce a woman's waist in order to achieve a fashionable hourglass figure. The corset was laced progressively tighter, forcing the
floating ribs upward and compressing the soft tissue at the waist. This could lead to many negative health ramifications, including difficulty breathing, problems with digestion, and permanent deformity.
The actual prevalence of this practice is difficult to ascertain. It was most likely practiced by only a small portion of the corset-wearing population.
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