Impulsion, Compulsion, and Shibari

There is a strong psychological dimension of Shibari. Any bondage enthusiast knows, from firsthand experience, about the emotional connection and the power dynamic involved in a scene. However, there is a less explored psychological aspect of Shibari; actually two. Impulsion, compulsion, and Shibari are related to each other. Read the article to find out how.

First, the necessary definitions. Impulsion is the will to do something because you get pleasure from it. Compulsion, on the other hand, is the urge to do something because it helps you deal with stress and anxiety. As you can see, they are similar, but they are not the same. For example, a person might eat four burgers because of a psychological impulse to get pleasure from that. Concurrently, another person might eat the same four burgers to feel better after having an argument with their partner. The behavior is the same, but the motivation behind it is different. We all have impulses and compulsive behaviors. However, if we don’t manage to control them properly, they might get out of control and cause problems at school, at work, or with our partners and friends.

How does Shibari come into the picture? Well, Shibari is a great therapy in both cases. It works against impulsion because it shows that higher pleasures take a longer time, therefore destroying the circuit of instant gratification. You can’t rush a Shibari scene, and that’s a clear lesson about the time it takes to achieve something that is far better than whatever you can get in a five minute rush. As for compulsion, Shibari is excellent for relieving stress and dealing with anxiety. Ropes have a very calming effect on many people.

So, don’t let the complicated terms confuse you, Shibari can be very helpful if you want to improve your psychological welfare. And knowing about impulsion, compulsion, and Shibari is helpful for you.