Talk:Smotherbox

Origin
Mistress Sitter claims that someone called Chair built the original smotherbox. John seems to think the same. I doubt the forum is a reliable source, but maybe finding out who Chair is would be useful starting point.

Then again Erosbotique.com thanks Mistress Alexis for being creative while working with them in creating their model. This can of course just refer to the specifics of their model. --Easyas12c 11:28, 29 April 2007 (UTC)

Missing References
The following two chapters were removed from the article, lack of reference being the reason. Feel free to add them back, if you find a source you can cite.

Features
A smotherbox may make facesitting more comfortable for both parties. For the sitter it gives a stable edge to sit upon. It also takes lots of weight away from the neck of the submissive. This may allow more prolonged sessions. Other people may dislike smotherboxes if they wish for the full weight of the top or Dominant person to be felt by the bottom or submissive person.

Smotherbox can be used in breath control play. Even if smotherboxes are usually not made airtight by purpose, the only opening for breathing is the one in the middle of the seat. The sitter can thus prevent the one being sat on from breathing by covering the opening with his/her body. Breath control is a potentially dangerous sexual activity.

A smotherbox gives facesitting a more dramatic aspect. Smotherboxes are usually custom made pieces of furniture that may have a special significance for their users. They are often made out of precious woods, with leather used for the seat. Many custom smotherboxes are done in baroque style and may look very dignified.

Smotherboxes are available commercially from makers of dungeon furniture.

Similar devices
Smotherboxes are not to be confused with similar furniture used in human toilet play. While it is possible to use a smotherbox in such an act, the top deck of furniture designed for that cause is usually higher. This makes distance from the submissives face to the dominant person longer. Body parts of human toilet furniture users may not even touch, while in case of smotherboxes such physical connection is a requisite. Human toilet furniture often also has a different look. They may be equipped with a standard toilet seat, as a psychological hint for the intended use.

History of the device?
I am wondering if a short section no the history of the device would be of interest. Thoughts? Surv1v4l1st (Talk 17:09, 22 February 2010 (UTC)


 * That would be cool, and is listed in the todo list above. However the references for the history are vague. Some Internet forums mention a specific professional dominatrix inventing the device, but I guess we'd need atleast some old bdsm magazine stating that. Also there may be history beyond the devices history in pornography, fetishism. I have however no clue about that. --Easyas12c (talk) 04:56, 23 February 2010 (UTC)


 * Thanks for the reply and information. After I read the article, I was wondering if it is a fairly new device, or if there are examples in antiquity of similar things.  From what you said, it would appear that it is the former.  I could try to do some research for the article, but would really know where to start.  Either way, good to see it on the To Do list. Thanks. Surv1v4l1st (Talk 16:36, 23 February 2010 (UTC)