Category: About Shibari

Etsugyaku

In Shibari, Etsugyaku is the ideal of pleasure and pain. Even though for the Western mentality pain and pleasure are opposites, for the Japanese tradition you can actually combine them to create something bigger. As in all BDSM practices, pain is not an end in itself, but rather a necessary state to reach the highest…
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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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The Invisible Bond

A Shibari scene needs three ropes that intertwine with each other. The first one is the physical rope, which accounts for the shape and strength of the scene. The second one is the emotional connection between top and bottom, which can be extremely intense. The third one is the professional bond between rigger and bunny,…
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Jibaku

Within the intricate world of Shibari, an art form that seamlessly blends ropes and aesthetics, emerges the enigmatic practice of Jibaku – the art of tying oneself. Initially daunting, this practice harbors a simplicity that unveils itself to those possessing adept hands and arms, combined with a commitment to proper technique. A Journey Within Jibaku,…
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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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Gote Takatekote

Gote Takatekote is the principal tying technique used in Kinbaku. It can be the basis for many different knots. If you want to be a proficient top, you should dominate this technique. Gote is a word that indicates that the rigger ties the bottom’s hands behind the back. On the other hand, Takate refers to…
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Fake Rigger

As with clothes, watches, lawyers, doctors, and everything else, there are also falsifications in Shibari. One of the most harmful ones, and unfortunately a very common one, is the fake rigger: the person who pretends to be a skillful and caring top, but, in reality, is nothing more than a selfish reckless bastard. The main…
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Semenawa Techniques: The Intense Side of Shibari

Semenawa techniques represent a fascinating and intense aspect of rope bondage. This article will delve into the world of Semenawa, exploring its definition, key elements, and important considerations for practitioners. In this article, we’ll cover: What is Semenawa? Semenawa is a form of erotic rope torment within the context of Shibari or Kinbaku. Hence, people…
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Pink Film

A Pink film is a Japanese softcore film which frequently shows Shibari and Kinbaku. Production of pink films began after World War II and reached their peak in the 70s. They are not pornographic because Japanese regulations forbid to show genitalia on screen. Consequently, Pink films are a lot more playful and erotic, since they…
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Shibari on Instagram

How Rope Bondage Found a Global Stage At first glance, Shibari—a centuries-old Japanese rope practice—and Instagram—a fast-paced social media platform—might seem like an unlikely pair. One is rooted in ritual, connection, and tradition; the other thrives on speed, trends, and visual engagement. Yet, over the past decade, the two have become closely linked in an…
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