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Edward Willey

Free the Kink’s “Rope Week” has brought one surprise after another. On Thursday, it was the turn of Edward Willey, the founder of Knot Love. He’s a singular kind of rigger, since he combines bondage with meditation and physical discipline. He’s well versed in Aikido and Zen meditation. And, based on this background, he has…
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Who Is into Cosplay?

In the “Free the Kink” Facebook group, Mac Mclaughlin launched the question: Who is into cosplay? The answers were varied, but they say a lot about a phenomenon which is quickly becoming part of kink. Of course, there was the typical “it’s not really my thing” answer, which tells us that some people still find…
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Relationship Bill of Rights

Yeshua Avraham, one of the admins of the “Free the Kink” Facebook group, shared what he calls the “Relationship Bill of Rights”, which is a list of principles you should follow if you want your relations to be SSC (Safe, Sane, and Consensual). Since it is always important to promote healthy, mutually beneficial relations, we…
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Live Suspension Performance

As part of their Rope Week, the “Free the Kink” Facebook group offered a two-hour Live Suspension Performance. It was delivered by Graham Oliver and model Holly Burton. Since it was first announced, the performance generated interest among the members of “Free the Kink”. From their comments and questions, it is possible to deduce two…
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Weird Compliments

On the conversation board of the “Free the Kink” Facebook group, Daisy Preston posted what, at first, seems like a simple question. “What is the weirdest compliment someone has ever given you?”. And, since weird compliments are a topic we all have something to say about, there were around fifty answers. And counting. As you…
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3 Steps for Taking Great Shibari Pictures

In a previous article, which you can read here, we asked you not to take your own pictures. However, that doesn’t mean that you can’t take pictures of someone else’s scene. Or, perhaps, you just decided to completely ignore what we said in that other article, and you want to take pictures of your scene.…
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Don’t Take your Own Pictures

When immersed in a captivating Shibari scene, juggling multiple aspects demands your full attention. From perfecting intricate knots to maintaining the rhythm, monitoring your partner, and tending to the emotional nuances, the experience is undoubtedly intense. Amidst this intricate dance, the idea of documenting your Shibari endeavors through photography might cross your mind. However, we…
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What It Takes to Be a Shibari Model

Following the resounding success of our enlightening two-part interview with a seasoned Shibari model (which you can read here and here), our curiosity led us to converse with more models who have graced the realms of bondage photoshoots and mesmerizing performances. Eager to illuminate the path for aspiring individuals, we sought their counsel on embarking…
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Netflix and Bondage

We’ve all seen the meme in one version or another. And nobody needs an explanation of what is going to happen once it has become clear that there’s no movie to watch. However, thinking of combining “Netflix” and Bondage might come to a surprise, a nice kind of surprise. So, for your next Netflix-No Netflix…
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No Guilt Attached

I love Michael, so I had to tell him my secret. We had been dating for six months and things were getting serious between us. I really wanted us to grow closer, but I realized that, if I wasn’t totally honest with him, it would all end up in disaster. Little did I know that,…
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