As the Christmas season descends upon us, it’s time to start thinking about what to put under the tree. Finding just the right gift is always difficult–doubly so when you’re buying for a kinky friend. While there are plenty of businesses out there looking to sell you whips and chains and implements of destruction, why not get a little creative this Christmas? MadisonKink has a few suggestions to help you out.

Ordinary–With a Twist

Farm & Fleet. Gift cards may be gauche, but what if you add a twist? A $25 or $50 gift card to Farm & Fleet is just a shopping trip–unless you insist that everythig she buys must be usable as a bondage toy. It opens up a whole new realm of “hardware shopping”. Don’t forget to check out the Horse & Tack aisle!

Cheap Rope. Yes, yes… “real kinksters” use expensive rope. cheap rope can have its place, however. After all, you don’t want your hand-twisted hemp getting covered in candle wax or chocolate syrup, do you? The freedom of knowing that the rope is cheap enough to throw away after a messy play session lets you do all sorts of things you would never consider with your good rope.

A Little Different

STD Test. Yes, you read that right. If you’re just getting involved with someone–or would like to–this is a great (and suitably weird) way to say “I want to play”. It’s direct, unabmiguous, silly-but-smart, memorable, and pretty much guaranteed not to be the same thing he got from his mother.

Classes at A Woman’s Touch. Sign her up for a class at A Woman’s Touch and give her something that will last forever: education. And remember: All those things she learns will be used on you.

From Your Local Kinksters

Madison is fortunate to have some talented local kinksters who offer something a little different.

Fetish Make-over. Are you getting ready for a night out at Sabaat de Sade or Leather and Lace? Why not make it extra specially by scheduling a custom make-over from Lisa at Hair Forum, 606 University Ave. (608-446-3416). Besides the normal offerings from a salon, Lisa can period and fetish styles to match your special outfit. After you’ve spent all that time and money on the right outfit, why not complete the look right? Special-event styles start at just $35.

Boot Blacking. Our own contributor, Annabelle Lee is also a master of boot-blacking and leather care. Instead of a new pair of boots, why not take the old, comfortable ones and bring them back to their glory days? This isn’t just a polish, this is a complete rejuvenation.

Bondage Photos. Expert bondage photographer JFoto does amazing work with bondage, suspension, and fetish photography. His style is warm, fun, and tasteful, and the exceptional quality of his images make them suitable for public display or private viewing. A one-hour session, complete with proofs and finished images starts at just $125.

Annabelle and JFoto can be contacted through MadisonKink’s Contact Page.