Head dunking? Anyone do this?

[echoplex]

Wouldn't think this is a very common practice seeing as people rarely (if ever) bring it up, and it's rather obscure to find even on the kink sites.

I'm of course talking about dunking heads into... buckets? tubs? Any container of water? For brief periods. It's really an ancient torture technique, but you don't see it applied much to today in any context. It blew my mind to learn this was actually once a legal form of punishment specifically for women in England back in the day. Well, they'd strap her to a chair and plunge her into the water on some sort of device. It was a public event, probably served popcorn and refreshments. I was born hundreds of years too late evidently.

Back to the head dunking, it's an idea that very much intrigues me, but I'm approaching with extreme caution. I've no idea how dangerous this can potentially be? How easily could you drown someone simply by dunking their head underwater? It seems like common sense and moderation would make this a relatively safe practice. Then again, people can drown after they go swimming. It's confusing.

So if there's something I need to know, please share/enlighten.

 

[RunningJib]

Perhaps

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[echoplex]

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Eh... I could take or leave most of the other methods. I guess it' the submersion that does the trick.

 

[Bramblethorn]

Back to the head dunking, it's an idea that very much intrigues me, but I'm approaching with extreme caution. I've no idea how dangerous this can potentially be? How easily could you drown someone simply by dunking their head underwater? It seems like common sense and moderation would make this a relatively safe practice. Then again, people can drown after they go swimming. It's confusing.

Ever hear of the "brides in the bath" case?

Back in 1914 there was a fellow named George Joseph Smith who came to the attention of the law after all three of his wives drowned in bathtubs. Obviously the police were suspicious, but none of the bodies showed any sign of a struggle. The detective investigating the case wanted to know whether it would even have been possible to drown a woman without a struggle - common sense says they should have been conscious long enough to fight back.

He experimented with experienced female divers and found one technique that was so effective his volunteer lost consciousness almost immediately and nearly died. Even with a doctor attending it took half an hour to revive her.

Respiratory physiology is complex and it can throw up unexpected surprises. It's also not "common sense" that hyperventilating before diving could make somebody more likely to drown - but it does. So I wouldn't rely on common sense alone to keep you safe here.

 

[Ahlam]

This reminds me of swirlies.

 

[seela]

I'm no stranger to our kitchen sink.

 

[Lrn_The_Ropes]

This reminds me of swirlies.

I have no desire to re-live my high school freshman year Who am I kidding I was the one giving them

 

[echoplex]

I'm no stranger to our kitchen sink.

Elaborate?

 

[krissive69]

.....

 

[Noor]

I know the bathtub technique but I am not going to help the OP drown someone.

 

[marieR19]

Dangit now I'm curious about that bathtub technique. Just 'cause I can't see how it could be possible to do that so fast.

I've been dunked and held underwater in the pool plenty of times with my ex, but never for very long.

 

[echoplex]

I've been dunked and held underwater in the pool plenty of times with my ex, but never for very long.

And you're still alive. I don't see what the big deal is.

 

[DVS]

Eh... I could take or leave most of the other methods. I guess it' the submersion that does the trick.

Waterbondage.com has all sorts of water tortures. Yes, there are some where the submissive is bound and her head is repeatedly forced into a bucket of water. But, because they want to satisfy all lovers of the fetish, just a portion of them are like that. It's not likely, you'll find some group that specializes, but it's really not that uncommon of a fetish.

 

[seela]

Elaborate?

I'm not sure there's a lot to elaborate.

For us it's usually been something that's happened completely on a whim. I've been doing the dishes or something and he's just had an inspiration to dunk my head in. The sink is very conviniently located so that he doesn't have to crouch when he does what he does, that's a plus.

Done the waterboarding thing too, hated it. I panic every time my face is covered by anything at all, so in my case adding the water is a bit of an overkill. Or maybe it isn't.

 

[echoplex]

For us it's usually been something that's happened completely on a whim. I've been doing the dishes or something and he's just had an inspiration to dunk my head in. The sink is very conviniently located so that he doesn't have to crouch when he does what he does, that's a plus.

Done the waterboarding thing too, hated it. I panic every time my face is covered by anything at all, so in my case adding the water is a bit of an overkill. Or maybe it isn't.

Hmm... doesn't the soapy water burn? Maybe that's the point?

You make a fine housewife, if you don't mind my saying.

 

[echoplex]

Waterbondage.com has all sorts of water tortures. Yes, there are some where the submissive is bound and her head is repeatedly forced into a bucket of water. But, because they want to satisfy all lovers of the fetish, just a portion of them are like that. It's not likely, you'll find some group that specializes, but it's really not that uncommon of a fetish.

Which is why I posted here. Hoping to hear some personal experiences, advice, and a little reassurance that I'm not out of my mind with this idea. So far, not many takers around here.

 

[seela]

Hmm... doesn't the soapy water burn? Maybe that's the point?

As long as I keep my eyes and mouth closed, it's just fine. Having the soap and bits of whatever floating there along with my face another layer of icky, but it doesn't burn any more than it burns my hands when I do the dishes.

The kitchen sink is good for other than head dunking, too. Just turning on the water can be interesting, the different temperatures and such. Besides my hair is so long that it doesn't take much to turn that into some sort of sideways waterboarding device. And having my face shoved down a dirty sink has definitely taught me to scrub it every single day.

 

[echoplex]

And having my face shoved down a dirty sink has definitely taught me to scrub it every single day.

 

[Noor]

Which is why I posted here. Hoping to hear some personal experiences, advice, and a little reassurance that I'm not out of my mind with this idea. So far, not many takers around here.

I think if you are willing to have it done to yourself and you have someone who is willing to let you do it to them, then go ahead. I think it sounds dangerous, it doesn't take a lot to drown, I know of someone who drown in a soup bowl and there is also dry drowning.

 

[Ahlam]

i wonder if "waterboarding" is more prevalent in the BDSM community since it has been so much in the news in the last few years. Anyone experienced it?

I've been waterboarded once. I thought it was exceedingly unpleasant and it's not something I'd ever care to repeat. Interrogation can be fun, though.

 

[knot_sweet]

My golden rule is

"You don't get to fuck with my airways unless you're extremely competent at CPR"

And I don't mean in the "I have a senior first aid certificate" way either. I need you to be a nurse, or doctor or paramedic (including cfa's in that category).

It's just way too easy for shit to go wrong.

And I'm with Ahlam... waterboarding sucks.

But hey, whatever floats your boat...or dunks your head

 

[Kim_Burly]

After watching 0'dark Thirty with Sir, asked him to waterboard me. Hey, it looked fun. After some begging he did. I didn't last two seconds before freaking out, and I think I'm pretty good at taking pain. It is totally terrifying and you are certain death is imminent. I'm glad I tried, but I would make a lousy POW. I would spill the beans as soon as I saw the towel and bucket of water . Now, if he wants to stick my head in the toilet .