Quote Originally Posted by Judori View Post
I like wearing a hood - it really helps to focus me and i like the sensory deprivation aspect of them now.

At first I had a really hard time the first time my Master snugged one around my head. I panicked a bit from the closeness of the leather against my skin - feeling like I couldn't breathe. My Master had me practice each day until I became used to the sensations and then I really began really enjoy the calmness and how focused I can become with them.
Thats an interesting point about this and any limit that is based on a psychological response to something. It is possible to overcome fears like this with careful and controlled experimentation in a safe environment. It is possible to start small (put on hood for a minute or less while a Dom/me reassures and comforts and is prepared to take it off if you are concerned) and build up to longer periods in small steps.