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Bondage during Lockdown

We were all afraid during lockdown, and we can talk openly about it. However, we were also really bored. However, that’s not something you should say, because it sounds insensitive. And yet, I think it’s time to acknowledge that practicing bondage during lockdown is what brought the fun back. Well, I’ll say it: It was…
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The Story of a Fat Bird

I love Jim. He’s sweet, loving, and loyal. He’s the best! We’ve been together for four years now, and I really believe he’s the love of my life. Forgive me if I get sentimental, but I always cry when I tell the story of a fat bird. That’s why it makes me so sad to…
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Friction Can Bring Joy.

A great writer once said that not everybody is sad in the same way. Well, I’d say that nobody enjoys pleasure in the same way. We all have our own private menu for a three-course meal: arousal, satisfaction, and aftermath. In my case, friction can bring joy beyond anything imaginable. In my case, I have…
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How Shibari Empowers Me

Some people think that getting tied up and submitting to your partner is something a feminist can’t do. I mean, a woman restrained by ropes is not the first picture that comes to mind when you talk about a strong woman! And yet, I’m convinced that Shibari empowers me. I’ve had this conversation with several…
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Bondage Rodeo

I love my boyfriend, seriously. And I knew the kind of trouble I was getting into when I set my sights on a cowboy. My friends warned me, but I wouldn’t listen. After all, I thought cowboys were a thing from the past, something you would only find in movies. Little did I know I…
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I Promised there Wouldn’t Be Strippers

I was getting married! And, yes, I am one of those women for whom marriage is the fulfillment of a dream. I’m also the kind of woman who wants to have a bachelorette party. You know, a last wild night before committing for the rest of her life. As for my bachelorette party, I promised…
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A Bondage Secret

I love Lucy! Of course, I’m not talking about an old TV show. I’m talking about my best friend since I was in elementary school. Nowadays, I don’t see her as often as I used to. But that doesn’t matter, because we still manage to have a season only for ourselves. Besides, we have a…
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I Had a lot of Ropes after Moving

You always leave something behind when you move out. The places you knew, the work you used to do, and, most importantly, the people you cared for and loved. That’s sad. But then again, that’s the way life has to be. Now, I had a lot of ropes after moving and I swear I didn’t…
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In Touch with Nature

I believe in the power of connection. You have to be in touch with those around you, with nature. Most importantly, you have to be in touch with your own true self. Now, this may sound like an unachievable task. However, for me, the best way to do it is by practicing Shibari. You see,…
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Community Festival with Shibari

Every year, in the residential area where I live, there’s a community festival, in which all the neighbors that sign on to it can perform on stage. Some of them sing, some of them dance, and some of them do magic tricks. And yes, it’s as boring as it sounds. But not this year. This…
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