Category: History

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Shibari for Conservatives

You might think that Shibari in particular and Kink as a whole are matters for liberal people. After all, it is mostly the open-minded who dare to deviate from mainstream lifestyles. They are the ones who run into alternative ways of living. From this point of view, conservatives have as much to do with Shibari…
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Submission of an Empowered Woman

Some people worry that Shibari is not compatible with the new female type: the empowered woman. Therefore, we decided to interview a young woman we’ll call Mandy and explore how the submission of an empowered woman is possible nowadays. The first question was: Why do you consider yourself an empowered woman? Mandy: Well, to begin…
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Discipline and Self-Improvement

Everybody wants to be better than they are, but not everybody is willing to pay the price. Discipline is a word that doesn’t sound nice to most people’s ears. However, as any bondage practitioner knows, without discipline, self-improvement is impossible. That’s why discipline and self-improvement always go together in Shibari. Discipline is doing what you…
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Tips for a Shibari Party

A bondage party is a great alternative for an original celebration. Instead of the typical Dance-Drinks-Dates reunion, you can surprise your friends with a rope-themed event. In this article, we offer some tips for a Shibari party that might be helpful for you. First of all, make your party vanilla-friendly. That is, take into consideration…
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Kink Is OK

Psychologists have been using the DSM guide for decades. In practice, it works as an “official” guide to psychological disorders and their treatment. As expected, one of the most debated and reviewed areas is sexuality. For example, fifty years ago, homosexual behavior was seen as a pathology. Similarly, BDSM was once considered an unhealthy practice.…
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Netflix and Bondage

We’ve all seen the meme in one version or another. And nobody needs an explanation of what is going to happen once it has become clear that there’s no movie to watch. However, thinking of combining “Netflix” and Bondage might come to a surprise, a nice kind of surprise. So, for your next Netflix-No Netflix…
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Shibari among Young People

The younger generation is way more open-minded when it comes to kink. They are willing to embrace alternative sexual practices and validate all kinds of deviations from traditional positions. However, they are also more willing to accuse anything they consider to be wrong. Moreover, they will “cancel” anyone who offends their ideal vision of the…
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5 Reasons for Trying Shibari in 2023

If you haven’t tried bondage yet, now is the moment. Since the times of lockdown, rope games have become increasingly popular. And you may find them enjoyable, too. In this article we offer 5 reasons for trying Shibari in 2023. Number one: to tease. Teasing and seduction are, perhaps, the most entertaining and fun part…
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Inclusive Shibari

Some people, due to their physical conditions, might find it difficult to practice certain activities. That is, it is difficult to include them in such activities. On the other hand, activities which allow many different types of persons to practice them are considered more inclusive. Nowadays, practically all Western societies emphasize inclusivity. And that’s a…
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Shibari and Gender Stereotypes

A gender stereotype is a generalized view about men and women, and their proper activities. Gender stereotypes frequently lead to prejudice, since they establish what a person can or cannot do according to their gender. Shibari, on the other hand, has an essentially kink vision. That is, it allows diversity, creativity, and freedom. Therefore, it…
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