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Psychological Keys of Bondage

Shibari goes way beyond ropes, as we’ve mentioned in previous articles, and as any true rope enthusiast knows. There is a power dynamic involved. And there are also many psychological keys of bondage. If you want to take your scenes to the next level, you should be aware of them. First of all, you should…
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The Power of Being Powerless

Amy is 28. Also, she has been playing bottom for ten years in a small studio in Nantucket. She rents her services as a bottom. And, judging by the number of clients she has, she’s very successful. We talked to Amy about the experience of playing bottom, and she came up with an expression that…
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With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility

“With great power comes great responsibility.” We all remember that quote from Spider-Man. And most people will agree with such a statement. Each of us has a specific set of capabilities, and we must bring them to fruition, ideally for our own benefit and the benefit of others. So, how does this premise apply to…
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Erotic in Shibari – Top’s Survey

A lot has been said about the erotic value of Shibari. That’s why we decided to ask both tops and bottoms what it is they find so sexy in rope games. The results are quite revealing about what we find erotic in Shibari – Top’s survey. Jonathan M. has been a rigger for over eight…
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Erotic in Shibari – Bottom’s Survey

A lot has been said about the erotic value of Shibari. That’s why we decided to ask both tops and bottoms what it is they find so sexy in rope games. The results are quite revealing about what we find erotic in Shibari – Bottom’s survey. Roger is a financial executive who practices bondage with…
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Forced Fantasy

Everyone has a fantasy. Show me a person who doesn’t dream of something, and I’ll show you a grave. However, we don’t always talk about our fantasies. Why? Because some of them are unacceptable. Additionally, we don’t want to sound perverted, dirty, or criminal. We even get to a point where we don’t allow ourselves…
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Come Open Your Gift

I’ve always loved Valentine’s Day cards. Actually, when I think about it, Valentine’s Day is the greatest day of the year for me. I’m a romantic person, and, on that day, it is as if everybody were as romantic as I am. It’s great! That’s why, when I prepared this year’s very special Valentine’s card,…
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Unorthodox

“We were desperate. That’s why we were willing to try anything. Nothing seemed to work against Miranda’s insomnia. And she needed to rest; she needed it badly. That’s why we decided to try Shibari, even if it was an unorthodox method.” “I just couldn’t sleep. A few months ago, I got a new job, which…
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When I’m Up There

When I’m up there, on the ropes, time stops. Indeed, it is all here, at the reach of my hand. I can bring back any memory I want, even the most forgotten one. Up here, regardless of time, it is all present. And I can see the future as well. Somehow, I feel confident that…
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A Nasty Secret

They say that retirement is one of the most boring things in life. And they’re right. After twenty years teaching at Fiddlemore College, I was granted retirement at age 45, and with a very generous monthly payment. Little did I know that, what at first seemed the most boring part of my life, soon would…
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