Category: Beyond tying

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Sexuality and Spirituality

Mac Mclaughlin, administrator of the “Free the Kink” Facebook group, posted this question: “Does spirituality play any part in your dynamic?”. There were over forty answers about the relation between sexuality and spirituality, and here we discuss the results. First of all, the answers were divided. This comes as no surprise since statistics consistently show…
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How to Handle CNC

CNC (Consensual Non-Consent) is the current fad in BDSM. It is a form of agreeing to disagree. In other words, partners agree to act as if they were engaging in forced activity. It is important to notice that CNC is not breaching consent. It is more of a roleplaying game in which you play a…
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Rope Restraint as Punishment Play

Punishment play stands as a prevalent BDSM practice, intricately entwined with dynamics of dominance and power. Similarly, the artful allure of Shibari, often associated with aesthetic beauty, can be repurposed for rope restraint as a form of punishment play. This unique convergence between artistic expression and disciplinary action harkens back to Shibari’s origins in Hojojutsu,…
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Shibari at College

Shibari at college is not a bad idea. After all, college students are young and beautiful. Moreover, they are not underage, and they have the stamina and the open mind to try almost any kink in the catalog. However, it is not exactly a bed of roses. That’s why, in this article, we offer some…
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Appreciation of Bondage

Standing in front of a Shibari scene or watching pictures of it for the first time can be an intimidating experience. At first, all you can see are bodies displayed in unusual positions. Moreover, you see a lot of ropes, twisted, and tied in unimaginable ways. However, if you take your time and follow the…
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Shibari and Recreational Drugs

We live in a time when most people accept the use of recreational drugs. It’s not unusual to see people shamelessly smoking weed or taking a psychedelic substance as they would take a regular drink. This naturally leads to the question of whether you should combine Shibari and recreational drugs. The spoiler is that you…
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Shibari for Meditation

Most people think of bondage that rushes your blood and emotions. While this may be true in many cases, it is also true that you can use Shibari for meditation. After all, while a person is tied up, they’re alone with their thoughts. And they can explore their ideas and their feelings, while time passes…
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Shibari and Sex Mix Well Together

Restraint is a good idea to spice up intercourse. Whether it is just a touch of it, like holding your partner’s wrists, or a tying of the whole body, as in some Kinbaku scenes, it always offers an almost unbearable rush of excitement. Not to mention how it intensifies the power dynamic among partners. Having…
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4 Benefits of Rope Bondage

One of the most popular kinks is rope games. It’s no wonder that the “B” in BDSM stands for “Bondage”. And Shibari is the most pleasurable form of bondage. As for its effects, it’s not only a great foundation for a kink scene, it also offers many benefits to its practitioners. In this article we…
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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.…
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