Category: Glossary

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Shibari and Discretion

Ropes can be stored anywhere. Period. When discussing the topic of Shibari and discretion, the first thing that comes to mind is that ropes are easy to store. Moreover, by themselves, they look perfectly innocent. Any kinky person will tell you just how difficult it can be sometimes to hide “toys and tools” from kids,…
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Power Intoxication

Being the dominant partner comes with many risks, and one of the most serious ones is what psychologists call “power intoxication.” This term refers to an unhealthy psychological state in which a person loses control over their dominant role and becomes reckless and harmful to their partner(s). Power intoxication is a euphoric state that comes…
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Consent Is Always Essential

The “Free the Kink” Facebook group shares several visual materials that remind their members and visitors of just how important consent is in any kinky practice. As any BDSM enthusiast knows, consent is always essential to keep things SSC (Safe, Sane, and Consensual). Some of the slogans provided by “Free the Kink” include the following:…
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Rope Shedding

Shibari is fun, sexy, and beautiful to see. However, if there is one aspect of Shibari that is absolutely undesirable, it’s rope shedding. Rope shedding is the result of using natural fibers for bondage. As any professional top will tell you, natural fibers are far superior to their synthetic alternatives in terms of performance, comfort,…
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Shibari Swingers

Swinging couples have been in the kinky scene for decades now. The idea of exchanging intimate partners for providing excitement and surprise to relations that are falling into routine is nothing new. However, there is a new variation of the swinging trend: Shibari swingers. They are long term bondage couples who exchange partners with another…
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Chastity Kink

Mac Mclaughlin is one of the founders of the “Free the Kink” Facebook group. He regularly discusses topics related to the kinky lifestyle in the group, and this time he talked about the chastity kink. “Free the Kink” is part of the National Coalition for Sexual Freedom (NCSF), which is a combined effort of over…
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Relationship Bill of Rights

Yeshua Avraham, one of the admins of the “Free the Kink” Facebook group, shared what he calls the “Relationship Bill of Rights”, which is a list of principles you should follow if you want your relations to be SSC (Safe, Sane, and Consensual). Since it is always important to promote healthy, mutually beneficial relations, we…
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Wellness Domination

Domination is not abuse. Undeniably, it might look abusive from the outside. However, those who practice such dynamics know that this is a myth that couldn’t be farther from the truth. Actually, domination is all about the sub’s wellbeing. It is the sub’s happiness that produces the greatest satisfaction in the dominant party. Wellness Domination…
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Essential Shibari Terms

You might have heard of Japanese rope bondage, also known as Shibari. In case you want to try it, you should know the essential Shibari terms. This will improve communication with your partner. Moreover, it will contribute to the success of the scene. Because of its origin, some of these words are in Japanese, but…
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Hishi Karada

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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