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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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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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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Japanese rope bondage has a long tradition. Even though it is a centuries-long history, we can point to some key elements which will help us understand the current form of Shibari. Read the article and find out about the tradition of Shibari. Hojojutsu is the origin of Shibari. It is a form of torture and…
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In any human activity, there are those who are better at it and those who don’t possess an adequate profile. This is more evident in art, where natural talents play a heavier role. While in other activities, which you can learn and improve by practicing. Shibari is an art, therefore, it is important to know…
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For some people, “domination” alludes to leather, spanking and restraint. For others, especially those whose only contact with kink has been “Fifty Shades”, it implies a psychological, almost supernatural power, over someone else’s will. Even though both are partially true, they don’t exhaust the meaning of domination. To make things clearer, in this article we…
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There are many ways to tie a person. The only limits are your imagination and the physical possibilities of the human body. However, as in any other activity, there are some popular Shibari positions, which have become the all-time favorites of bondage practitioners. Here they are. The shrimp. In this position, the bottom sits with…
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Many kink people think of it as a realm for freedom, spontaneity and self-pampering. So, a concept like “discipline” sounds quite incompatible with kink. And yet, Shibari shows us that discipline and game, discipline and joy, and discipline and improvisation are not contradictory terms. This, of course, is quite common in the Japanese culture, which…
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Shibari is not necessarily sexual. It can be a form of art, an act of intimacy, a therapy, the expression of a power dynamic, and, of course, a form of sexual intimacy. You can use Shibari as an aphrodisiac either as a form of foreplay or during intercourse. In either case, you can be sure…
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First of all, a disclaimer. If you suffer severe anxiety symptoms, you should seek professional help. These include phobias, obsessive thoughts, compulsive behavior, and/or panic attacks. Shibari, as any other non-medical therapy, can only help with the handling of mild symptoms. It is in no way a substitute for the necessary medication. Using Shibari to…
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