There are many ways of tying in Shibari. One of the most popular ones nowadays is the chest harness. Well, we’ve got news for you, the chest harness has a big brother: Hishi Karada, the “rope dress”. The Hishi Karada is done with a single rope. Therefore, it requires a certain level of skill. You…
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As usual, we begin with a disclaimer: there is actually no such thing as non-consent in kink. Partners should not participate in something if they have previously not agreed about it. There are, however, degrees of consent, and in that continuum, Consensual Non-Consent, or CNC, occupies one of the extreme positions. Domination can be as…
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There are calendars with kittens, sports cars, and motivational quotes. And these are all fine, for those who like them. But, how about a Shibari calendar? As any rope fan knows, bondage is quite photogenic. Therefore, the idea of preparing a calendar for someone dear to your heart might be the first step for a…
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First of all, a disclaimer: domination is not abuse. Domination is a consensual relation in which one of the parts agrees to act submissively and the other agrees to play a dominant role. Having said that, it is important to notice that, even though we usually think of domination as an act of physical power,…
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One of the most common ways to exercise domination over a partner is to show strength, both physical and mental. It is important, however, to distinguish between strength and violence. Strength is good because it shows skills, resources, and the willingness to act to protect and care for your partner. On the other hand, violence…
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When it comes to domination, people usually think of someone all dressed in latex torturing someone in a dungeon. But that’s the most extreme example of domination. Light domination consists in establishing a domination dynamic in a couple, which is not very rough for either participant. For example, passionate kissing is vanilla. However, when one…
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Shibari is not just about ropes. Of course, tying is the essence of Shibari. However, in any scene there is a lot more going on than just that. Actually, in Shibari there’s a great deal of intimacy. Acknowledging the intimate connection between participants is the first step toward a more intense bond through ropes. Intimacy…
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When someone says “Shibari”, most people think about a bondage scene, with a top and a bottom. And that’s true in most cases. However, you can also practice self-tying, which is an individual form of Shibari. And it might be the right thing for you, depending on what you’re looking for in bondage. There are…
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You’ve probably seen the now famous blackout curtains. Perhaps, you have them yourself. They don’t let the light pass. And, by doing this, provide you with an excellent rest after a long day of work or study. Well, you can also do a Shibari blackout and regain your personal space. A Shibari blackout is a…
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Shashinshu, in its simplest terms, means “photo collection” or “photobook”. In the context of Shibari, it refers to a series of photographs that relate to each other for some reason. For example, because the same model appears in all of them. You can also document every step of a Shibari or suspension scene. Moreover, you…
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