Category: History

Shibari and Hollywood

Mainstream Hollywood movies have scarcely portrayed BDSM. Even worse, it has traditionally portrayed it as something perverse and sick, something that only villains would do. However, with the spectacular success of Fifty Shades of Grey, there was an increasing expectation that BDSM would finally make its way into mainstream movies, as a legitimate expression of…
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How to Ask for Shibari

Even though most people nowadays accept bondage as an aesthetic or erotic practice, there are still many people who are not familiar with Shibari. So whether you are in an informal relationship or in a more permanent partnership, you should know how to ask for Shibari. First of all, you should be aware in advance…
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Shibari and Early Experiences

It is common that children, preadolescents, or teenagers get tied as part of a game. Also, it might occur that, during one of these early, casual experiences with restraint and rope, a person discovers a certain pleasure in bondage. It can be an exuberant sensation of having power over someone else. Or the kinky pleasure…
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Shibari and Legal Responsibility

Any human activity involves a legal responsibility. Whether you’re driving, cleaning your house, working, or cooking, there is always a legal frame within which such activity takes place. Usually, we’re unaware of such legal implications. However, when an activity is more problematic than others, that is, when it has the potential to provoke harm, it…
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Shibari and Self-Control

We live in a world which is always in a hurry. We’re always trying to save time, even if this means doing things in a rush. This obsession with doing things fast leads to many health problems, as well as to psychological issues, such as anxiety. Among its many benefits, Shibari can act as an…
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Shibari in the era of Instagram

Shibari is one of the most recent developments of the millenary art of rope bondage. Instagram, on the other hand, is a social network with a decade of existence. What can they possibly have in common? More than you think! Read the article and find out about the evolution of Shibari in the era of…
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Shibari and the Pandemic

The pandemic was a difficult time for everyone. Fear, uncertainty, and despair took their toll on all of us. However, not everything is bad news. Two years of pandemic, and especially, of lockdowns, opened unexpected perspectives for Shibari and other bondage practices. Shibari and the pandemic are not opposites. First of all, fear led to…
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Shibari Kinbaku and Hojojutsu

Within the captivating world of bondage, the terms Shibari, Kinbaku, and Hojojutsu are often used interchangeably. However, understanding their distinct historical contexts can provide deeper insights into the art of restraint. If you find yourself drawn to the allure of ropes, it’s essential to grasp the terminology involved and explore the various forms of this…
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Recent History of Bondage

The recent history of bondage begins with the postwar reconstruction of Japan. This brought a new wave of interest in its culture. The American soldiers of the occupation brought many things with them when they came back home to the US. It is common knowledge that these included food, chopstick, martial arts, and geishas. However,…
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Shibari from Brutality to Art

Japanese bondage has evolved over the centuries. This evolution has transformed Shibari from brutality to art. Shibari has its roots in hojojutsu, which is a Japanese Martial Art of the 16th century. Hojojustu teaches how to use ropes to capture and tie prisoners. Actually, it was a form of torture or punishment. Japan has the…
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