Category: About Shibari

Shibari and the Pandemic

How Rope Bondage Found Meaning in Isolation The COVID-19 pandemic was a time of global disruption—marked by loss, fear, and isolation. For many, it reshaped not only daily routines, but also emotional landscapes, relationships, and personal priorities. Yet, even in the stillness of lockdowns and the uncertainty of those years, some people found surprising forms…
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Shibari, Kinbaku, and Hojojutsu

Understanding the Threads of Rope Bondage Within the broad and evolving world of rope bondage, terms like Shibari, Kinbaku, and Hojojutsu are often used interchangeably. But while they may share a common material—rope—their meanings, histories, and emotional intentions are quite distinct. Understanding these differences not only deepens appreciation for the art but also connects us…
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The Recent History of Rope Bondage

How Shibari and Kinbaku Spread Beyond Japan While the roots of rope bondage in Japan stretch back centuries, the recent history of bondage as a global cultural and artistic phenomenon begins in the mid-20th century. From postwar curiosity to global exploration, the journey of Shibari and Kinbaku reflects broader changes in attitudes toward intimacy, power,…
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Aftercare

Just as it is rude to fall asleep right after sex, it is not right to end a Shibari scene just by untying your partner in silence and then saying goodbye in a hurry. A Shibari scene, even a simple one, is an intense experience, both physically and emotionally. Therefore, it is important to take…
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Breach of consent

Even the most careful and caring participants in a Shibari scene can make mistakes. Breach of consent is the accidental violation of something that participants previously agreed during the negotiation. It is different from predatory behavior, since it is accidental and not deliberate. Breach of consent can be either the rigger’s or the bottom’s responsiblity.…
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Safety

Safety is essential for any Shibari scene. Shibari implies risk. Even the most experienced practitioners face unexpected situations and accidents from time to time. Consequently, it is important to put safety as one of the top priorities when practicing Shibari. Safety involves three elements: risk awareness before the scene, precautions during the scene, and what…
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Predatory Behavior

Predatory behavior is a term to define those who abuse their role as riggers. It also includes those who take advantage of the vulnerability of the person tied. Most Shibari and BDSM practitioners are responsible people who want to enjoy an alternative sexual lifestyle, without harming anyone. However, as in any activity, there will always…
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Submission

Submission is usually understood as a state of powerlessness or weakness. However, when developed within a context of consent, submission has a very different meaning. Actually, erotic submission, such as the one we find in Shibari scenes, requires great strength, for a weak person would never be able to assume a position of vulnerability, and…
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Dominance

A dominant person, in one of the most common BDSM misconceptions, is someone who is loud and brash. However, this is a stereotype that we should challenge in order to attain a more accurate, better view of what a dominant person is. Dominance should be more related to good leadership. And good leadership involves skill,…
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Negotiation

Negotiation is an open, constructive discussion which takes place before a Shibari scene. Participants must express clearly and specifically their interests, desires, comfort levels and boundaries. In the end, negotiation sets the terms for a commitment between partners. It is, therefore, very important to keep communication open and honest during negotiation. This is the only…
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