Fifty Shades of Grey Hard Limits Bed Restraint Kit — Test & Review

The design of the Hard Limits cuffs and blindfold seems a little tame to me — like it was made specifically to be 'non-threatening' to bondage newbies. The silver color doesn't look bad at all, but I think I would have preferred plain black. However, I do like the silky shine of the material and the soft interior! In terms of the straps, I wish that they had added an extra under-mattress strap to adjust for the length of the mattress, rather than just using an O-ring.

This set of bed restraints is relatively easy to install, especially if you only have one mattress to contend with! My favorite thing is that you don't have to take them off after use — just unclip the cuffs and tuck the straps in, and no one will be the wiser! Actually strapping someone into the restraints is also very easy thanks to the Velcro cuffs. I do recommend tightening the straps after the cuffs are on, however, rather than trying to estimate the size you need before.

I wouldn't say that the Fifty Shades of Grey Hard Limits set feels particularly luxurious, but it is a high-quality product. The cuffs are soft and silky, and the straps are made of a durable material. It will stand up well to light bondage, but isn't made for more extreme play — for example, the slide buckles are made of plastic. Additionally, the blindfold is well-made, but a sturdier elastic strap would have been nice.

At around $70, the Hard Limits Bed Restraints are fairly reasonably-priced, but also aren't the most affordable option on the market. They'll definitely hold up well, but do lack some versatility in their design, which may put some people off spending this amount on a restraint set. However, I do like that they've included a blindfold and a storage bag as some little extras.

The feeling of being restrained (or restraining a partner) is really something else, and I'm so glad I got to experience that with this product! You're not totally restricted to one position, as the straps will move a bit with you (even when tightened), but I still think it's a fantastic sensation. My partner let me know how much he enjoyed seeing me like that, which was another little benefit!

The box that this set comes in is a little flimsy, but is nice enough. It has the Fifty Shades of Grey logo at the top (which I really couldn't care less about), and a photo of the restraints on one side. Inside is a really nice box with all the materials inside, split into two compartments. If you'd like, you can use this box for storage, as it will fit all the cuffs and the straps. However, if you're going to leave the straps on the bed, the cuffs alone will also fit inside the accompanying silky storage pouch.

Both the cuffs and the straps of the Hard Limits Bed Restraints are made from polyester, the slide buckles are made from hard plastic, and the rings and clips are made from metal. I couldn't find any information as to whether the metal is nickel-free, and I also couldn't find whether this set is machine-washable. Since all the components have metal elements, you may prefer to simply wipe everything down with a clean, damp cloth.