Hello everyone in this community

Hi there everyone who shares my interests… Just a quick intro to myself… I’m a 21-year-old guy, passionate about music and bondage. I’ve been practicing self-bondage for as long as I can remember; it started when I was around six or eight years old because I loved the feeling of being helpless… And that love never really faded away actually… Over time, I have crafted and gathered some cool gear for extended overnight sessions while everyone else is asleep… I live by myself mostly, but share my apartment with another couple living together, so I don’t quite have all the freedom to make noise or use facilities exactly how I like when I want… The main reasons I joined this board are first that I have a burning question, and secondly because it’s such a neat community! I really enjoy the DIY section here. Everyone should create their own pieces… I’ve had my girlfriend for about three months now… The challenge is that I’m deeply into bondage, which I already told her (by asking about her sexual fantasies and then sharing mine). She isn’t particularly into it though. This makes it a bit tricky for me to take the first step or ask her to tie me up… I worry that if I really express my desire to do bondage together, she might rethink our relationship… But I also think that once we try it, she might actually come around and like it… Bondage definitely belongs in my life within a partnership, yet I don’t want to lose my sweet girl. Where should I start… I also enjoy cross-dressing quite a bit and have a decent wardrobe. I often wonder if I tell her about this too? How do I introduce my toys and equipment of course? I know starting gently is key, perhaps just some wrist and leg restraint options… Or should I give her the chance to try it out on me? I think this approach works best; let me know your thoughts: First start off real gentle, showing her how to tie someone up using herself as an example… Just with plain old simple rope… Or maybe use Leather cuff pairs (one pair self-made and one bought)? Then once she gets the idea, I’ll have her try it on me… Should I introduce my entire equipment box at once, or gradually build it up as if they are new to our collection? A problem though is that many items are homemade; they look very decent, but I’m afraid she might see them as a turn-off… Well, I hope I’ll have a good time here, although I am pretty sure I will! Good Day to you all Kind Regards Bound Soul