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Tied in Silence

I have a terrible sight, no kidding. Just so you get an idea, I began wearing glasses when I was in 4th grade, and they’ve become thicker every time. I don’t complain. It’s something I can live with. Besides, as a compensation, my other senses have increased their sensibility, especially my hearing. A doctor told…
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sWitch Play

Make magic and practice rope with us! In sWitch Play, we will have an opening circle/introduction, tarot, and rejuvenating rope demos for self tying/and partner tying. On this occasion, we will create some sweet vibes, exploration, and connection. Rituals and rope demos led by Gisella Thorn and submissivetiger. All skill levels and identities welcome! However,…
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Intro to Impact Play

Floggers, paddles, and canes, oh my! Plus your own bare hands!? These are just some of the implements you may possibly use for impact play. Now, for those unfamiliar with the term, impact play is a bdsm practice. Basically, it consists of one person, the top, who strikes repeatedly the bottom. Specifically, they do this…
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The Call of the Ropes

I like horror stories. If you like them, too, you know that the first and, perhaps, greatest master was H.P. Lovecraft. It would take too long to mention all the great stories he wrote. All I will say is that my favorite is “The Call of Cthulhu”. You know, the one where a giant monster…
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A Rope Fantasy

People are afraid of me. Perhaps you fear me, too. I’m a dentist. And even though I try to be nice and provide comfort to my patients, they always get nervous. I guess it comes with the job. Many of them ask for anesthesia, even if the procedure they’re having is not a complicated one.…
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The New Gigi

The movie is old, so perhaps you haven’t seen it. Well, it goes something like this: a young woman is trained to be the “special date” of a rich man. It’s like an escort with only one client, to say it clearly. That was back in the 1950s, so both the movie and the book…
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Shibari Swing

You’ve all seen a sex swing. It’s harder to set up than a bicycle, but it’s way more fun! Talking about fun, try hiring a contractor to install the damn thing. They’ll believe you’re some kind of Hugh Heffner wannabe. Anyway, what I wanted to tell you about is how much better a Shibari swing…
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Bodies Under Pressure

Alexander Ma and Natasha NawaTaNeko, a couple of passionate bondage performers from Berlin, will be teaching a weekend workshop. This is their third time in Madrid. This time, they bring their successful Bodies Under Pressure session. This intensive workshop will take a distinct approach focused on “Semenawa” (the way we tie). It will explore both…
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Initiation to Shibari

Zor and Margout, two of the most renown performers in the Madrid bondage scene, will offer the workshop Initiation to Shibari at the Madrid Shibari Dojo, on Sunday, September 24th. Initiation to Shibari is a one-day course. Its target audience are couples without previous Shibari experience, but who are willing to understand the use of…
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Shibari Jam

Shibari Jam is an event of supervised practice. This means that any student of Madrid Shibari can come and discuss with the staff whatever concept they’ve learned. They can also use the facilities. Access is available from 10:30 to 7:30 p.m. It is important to let the staff know in advance if you’re planning to…
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