Sling (furniture)
Sling furniture is usually a suspended, free-swinging
chair or
bed that is made of a framework connected to hanging straps or rope. When attached to poles or a frame for carrying, a sling becomes a
stretcher, a simple form of
litter.
In
mountain climbing, slings are either seats or beds that climbers use for rest or sleep.
[Image:http://www.bonkum.com/resourcePages/pics/resource177.jpg]Sex slings also are common in the
BDSM fetish world. Usually made of black leather, these slings are used to position the
bottom with legs raised and spread to facilitate such
sex acts. They are often used for
fisting anal sex, or multipositioning for sexual comfort, or discomfort if that is the main purpose.Many products facilitate such positioning but few are truly user available in their home due to space restrictions. However some bed attachments have overcome the real estate needed to utilize these apparatus. If you use a sling or a swing, often the tools required to attach the swing to the ceiling beam. If you do not want to attach to the ceiling, then a metal frame could be used to suspend a swing or sling. If you do not have the space for the metal stand then you could try using a Bonk'er that attaches to just about any bed. This reduces the real estate needed for a big metal stand, or the tools and setup of the ceiling mounted swing or sling.
