Always start with soft cuffs, such as silicone cuffs. These elastic handcuffs allow you to explore the restraints without worrying about getting stuck. You can play around with control, all in the comfort of knowing there are no pesky keys to lose.

Restraining people is fun! but make sure that the restraint device or your grip is not too tight and avoid joints. For example, if you put someone’s arm behind your back, grab the lower part of their forearm instead of their wrist. Do not restrain someone by the neck.
Also, make sure that you can untie the restraints through practice or have flat bandage scissors on hand for rope play to release them quickly.