You’ve probably heard about introverts and extroverts. Moreover, you’ve probably done a quiz or two to find out which type you are, and then read about how you can use your type of personality for better advantage at work or on dating. That’s all fine, really. However, today we want to add a new category.…
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As you know, BDSM is an umbrella term that includes a wide range of activities. We call these “practices,” and they can range from mild to extreme. So, for example, we would consider a lingerie fetish or a foot fetish a mild practice. After all, it only needs a piece of clothing or emphasizing an…
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There’s an old saying about the difference between pornography and eroticism: if you show the hen, that’s porn; if you only show a feather, that’s eroticism. What they are trying to say is that, whereas pornography is all about explicitly showing every last detail, eroticism is the art of suggestion. One is aimed at your…
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Nowadays, there is plenty of advice on how to deal with sexual diversity or gender identity among family members. However, when it comes to kink, we’re still a little behind. Are you ready for dealing with a Shibari son or daughter? Think of your own children, in case you have them. What would you do…
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We usually think of Shibari as an erotic practice, and rightfully so. Few things are sexier than tying up your partner and experiencing first-hand the power dynamic between you. However, there is also room for Shibari and friendship. And this doesn’t mean using rope to take someone to the friend zone. Quite the opposite, bondage…
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Some people say that the quality of the aftercare is what separates rope gamers from true artists. If it’s so important, what are the keys to great aftercare? Here are some of them. First of all, aftercare takes time. Think about what happens after you just had sex. Turning around and falling asleep in less…
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Can you combine Shibari and romance? In other words, can you and your partner plan and perform a bondage scene that is also a romantic statement? The answer is yes, it is possible. And we’ll tell you how. We have to begin by remembering that passion is the essence of romance. And passion means intensity.…
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Originally, “aesthetic” was a philosophical term with quite a complex meaning. However, many people are using it right now to refer to something that is beautiful, especially on social media. It is important to know this because some people praise a Shibari scene when they see it by saying that it looks aesthetic. In the…
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Body positivity is one of today’s buzzwords. It is part of a wider tendency toward acceptance of diversity. Now, since Shibari is evidently a physical activity, it is pertinent to ask if there is a relationship between body positivity and Shibari. And the short answer is yes. Shibari welcomes all kinds of bodies. Of course,…
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Normalization has become sort of a buzzword these days. Essentially, it means that something that used to be strange, unusual, or plain wrong, has now become widely accepted. Actually, people are seeing it as something ordinary. For example, videoconferences were a dream thirty years ago; now we all take classes via Zoom. Barely fifty years…
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