Category: About Shibari

Shashinshu

Shashinshu, in its simplest terms, means “photo collection” or “photobook”. In the context of Shibari, it refers to a series of photographs that relate to each other for some reason. For example, because the same model appears in all of them. You can also document every step of a Shibari or suspension scene. Moreover, you…
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The Future of Shibari

What is the future of Shibari? First of all, we must say that Shibari in its traditional form is not likely to disappear. Even though we live in a world which values novelty, the truth is that traditions can remain vigorous, as long as practitioners remain passionate about them. And that’s exactly the case with…
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Types of Submissive

In any BDSM practice there are two main roles: dominant, called “dom,” and submissive, referred to as “sub”. When Shibari is part of a BDSM dynamic, the bottom (the person being tied) is usually a submissive. Now, not all subs are the same. For the success of any scene, it is important to understand the…
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Shibari without Ropes

Shibari is risky. From the friction produced by the ropes to the risk of nerve damage, it is a practice where many things can go wrong. On the other hand, bondage is one of the most preferred and accepted kinks. Even many people who are not into BDSM like the idea of bondage and restraint.…
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Sex Menu

Japanese bondage offers two different versions. Shibari focuses on the aesthetic value of the scene, as well as in the emotional connection among participants. Kinbaku, on the other hand, keeps a stronger focus on the erotic aspects of the scene, and is frequently sexual, whether it is only by including some teasing and arousal elements,…
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Tsuri

In the context of Shibari, “Tsuri” means suspension. So, it refers to any scene in which the bottom is lifted above the ground. Tsuri is the most difficult type of scene in Shibari. Therefore, only professional riggers with a thorough knowledge of ropes and knots should attempt to do it. Additionally, a bottom should only…
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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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Gravure

Shibari and photography mix up very well together. This is not surprising, since Shibari is a strongly visual art form, which can provide excellent photographic material. On the other hand, pinup photography has a long tradition in the West. Actually, it goes back to the classic 40s and 50s models. Pinup has been displaced in…
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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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Subspace

During an intense Shibari scene a bottom can experience what is now called “subspace,” an intense physical and emotional response to the experience of the scene. Physiologically, it is the result of the segregation of adrenaline and hormones as a response to the intense sensations of pain and pleasure. Emotionally, it implies a complete involvement…
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