I think that our free society is a big factor to why being bound tight and in some other person`s mercy feels so releasing.
We are being bombarded with impressions and choices all the time, and we are caught up in the daily survival struggle, with economics and the rest of the society around taking their piece of us.
Being bound is secure, and you know you have only one choice really, to follow the will of your Mistress or Master.
Sigh That is so so lush.

Sorry for crashing in on your thread, Timberwolf. Its such a dear topic to me. And your words just got me started