4 Tips to Attend a Bondage Event

Going to a Shibari event is always a good idea. You can learn a lot, see some incredible scenes, and get to know interesting people. However, they can also be intimidating for those unfamiliar with the rope community. To help you get the best out of the experience, in this article we share 4 tips to attend a bondage event.

First of all, keep in mind that, contrary to what the mainstream media stereotypes have taught you, a bondage festival, or, for the case, any BDSM event, is not a reunion of weirdos, but the gathering of a community with a shared interest. Therefore, don’t expect to find eccentrics at every step. Instead, be ready to see the same kind of people you see every day in the streets.

Second tip, be willing to socialize. The whole idea behind a bondage event is to meet people that share your same interests. Kinky people, as anyone can tell you, sometimes get to feel very lonely, since there are still many people who don’t share or accept their alternative lifestyles. So, don’t isolate yourself. Instead, be willing to start casual conversations and share your thoughts with whomever happens to be next to you.

Thirdly, take your time. Either for practicing or appreciating it, bondage takes time. Actually, one of the beautiful things about bondage is that it goes totally against the hurried attitude of our society, which is stressful and unhealthy. That’s why Shibari is so good as a here-and-now mindfulness exercise. 

Finally, and we shouldn’t say but it’s incredible how easily people forget it, have fun! Enjoy every second of the experience. If you go to an event it is because it sparked your interest. So, once you’re there, take your time, let go, and just enjoy! It’s the best that you can do with your time.

We hope you found useful these 4 tips to attend a bondage event.