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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The Oxford Dictionary defines “restraint” as “keeping someone under control or within limits”. As you can deduct, it is obvious from the start that there is a strong relation between restraint and domination. However, strong doesn’t mean simple. Read the article and join us. We will explore the dynamic among restraint as the essence of…
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A Shibari first time should be a wonderful experience. Whether you are an experienced kink or are taking your first steps into the realms of diversity, Shibari always has something valuable to offer the newcomer. Here is some advice to make your first time an even better occasion. First of all, if Shibari is your…
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Fantasy as a genre was defined by celebrated writer Orson Scott Card as a universe in which what is possible and impossible is different than what it would be in our world. To put it simply, fantasy, by definition, is about things that cannot actually happen, but for some reason we wish they would. Kink,…
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Time is one of humanity’s greatest obsessions. We are aware that time goes by with every second, and we want to always move forward toward tomorrow. On the other hand, we’re afraid of the future and we strive helplessly to stop time. Shibari, as is the case with all genuine artistic expressions, can actually stop…
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Art in general is a metaphor for the human condition. Shibari, with its strong artistic value, is no exception. Its rope dynamic shows us that, while destiny ties you, will unties you, as we will see. The old Greek philosophers defined Destiny as the life circumstances given to each person. Nobody had control over these.…
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Shibari is a bondage specialty widely practiced nowadays by many kink enthusiasts. It is also an artform with a long tradition going all the way back to the Medieval practices of torture and restraint in ancient Japan. There is a confluence of tradition and innovation in Shibari. We usually think of tradition and innovation as…
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We live in a time in which many people are concerned with fitness. Every day, millions of men and women work out, go jogging, and practice dozens of sports and exercise routines. Among the many things it can offer, Shibari is a good choice of exercise for those with a taste for kink. The most…
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