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This post is part of a series that begins with BDSM Encounters – A Framework. Compression Injuries – Nerves and Circulation There are a number of common rope-related risks.  One of the most important to understand  is how the pressure of rope on the body — or the positions that a body might be held in during a tie — can impact and even damage nerves and blood vessels. Nerve damage is insidious. It can happen almost instantly or can build gradually over time, with multiple small injuries building to something more serious. It can take months to heal, or years, or it may never fully heal. Therefore, it is important that everyone involved recognize that this risk is always present, and that even if