Get Started in Shibari

Shibari is a Japanese style of bondage. It is a kind of art, where you tie rope around someone’s body, while you are making different patterns and connection with that person. Shibari focuses on the exchange of emotions and feelings among partners. Read the article and learn how to get started in Shibari.

In Shibari, as well as any other new sexual experience, communication and consent is a must. Communicating your boundaries and hard limits prior to beginning a Shibari scene is very important. Rope bondage involves restraint and power dynamics. Therefore, make sure participants express their boundaries clearly. It is very important to have clear what you both want of the experience, what is on and off the table, and how you will communicate if there is an issue. A safeword is also a must in this kind of interaction.

Once you have boundaries established, you need to get familiar with the basics, which I’m going to list below.
Learn how to tie a single column tie, which is the foundation of the practice. Start always with a floor tie, rather than going to suspension. It is very important that you practice the proper methods before jumping into suspension.
Have safety sheers on hand.

Make sure you have a comfortable and safe place to play. Something familiar for both parties is always a good option.
And don’t forget rope! the preferred material of rope is jute because its a strong natural fiber, but hemp or cotton will work too. Tope is always up to your preference. Remember, Shibari is not as simple as it looks, and it does have some risk, it is important to educate yourself with videos, resources, books, or anything you can find on the subject to ensure healthy and safe practices.

Now yoy know everything you need to get started in Shibari.

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