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Benefits of Shibari: Four Ways to Satisfaction

Benefits of shibari are endless. In particular, a recent study has provided a classification for bondage—and it is different from any other catalogue before it. The researchers define the benefits of shibari in sight of it being a leisure activity. They say it has innumerable benefits for the mental health of those who practice it.…
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Shibari Aftercare

Shibari aftercare, which is a word borrowed from BDSM, refers to the attitude that the dominant (or, in rope bondage, the rigger) takes towards the submissive (or top-bottom) after any scene. The aftercare is the perfect time to talk about emotions and feelings. In addition, it is the perfect moment where both participants can share…
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Avoiding Injuries (in Shibari)

Avoiding injuries in shibari is crucial to the discipline. People think about shibari or kinbaku and its meaning, “tight binding,” and assume it is something dangerous—and it can be. But the only way it turn into such occurs when you do not have the knowledge and precautions that the scene requires.  Overall, although it has…
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The Shibari “Scene”

The shibari scene involves, at least, two people: the rope top or rigger, who is the dominant person performing the tying, and the rope bottom, the submissive tied person. Of course, these partners can always change the roles to make things even. Within this discipline, there is sometimes an audience attending. In contrast, sometimes the…
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Hojojutsu

Kinbaku or shibari is an erotic art from Japan that started with hojojutsu. This is the traditional martial art from this country which has its principles in rope restraint. The term hojojutsu means the “art of seizing with help of a rope.” Law enforcement and samurais used it in the Edo era (from 1602 to…
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Unravelling in Shibari: Its Importance

Given that shibari involves tying your partner up in geometric patterns and shapes with rope, which is a very powerful experience, unravelling in shibari is crucial. When practicing this discipline, you create a beautiful decoration on the body of the other person. This action is about feeling empowered and getting in touch with your body—as…
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Shibari in Spain

Shibari in Spain comes from the fascination for Japanese culture and fashion for sadomasochism. Now, this country practices the ancient art of sex with ropes. This discipline combines an ancient Japanese tradition with erotism linked to BDSM (Bondage, Domination, and Sado-Masochism). Shibari in Spain: the Beginnings We can trace its beginning to, at least, two…
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Pain and Pleasure

For some people, pain and pleasure are equals. Physiologically, endorphins and adrenaline are chemicals that make people feel good. Pain and Pleasure: Freud Sigmund Freud developed the pain pleasure principle, which suggests that people make choices to avoid or decrease pain. In contrast, people can make choices that create or increase pleasure. This principle explains…
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Yute Rope (Jupe Rope)

Yute Rope (or jute) is made from soft plant fibre. This kind of ropes is slightly rough to the tact, but it is lightweight and durable too. Yute’s sacred place in the vast world of bondage has its roots in shibari or kinkabu, the Japanese art of rope bondage. Shibari started in Japan a long…
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Shibari Emotions

During Shibari sessions, emotions are a priority. In this discipline, the emphasis is not placed on the binding itself, but on the intention the rigger has when handling the rope and binding their partner. The rope becomes an extension of their hands and helps create an intimate relationship quickly. Japanese bondage focuses more on the…
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