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Fear of Shibari

During lockdown, many people discovered anxiety. Anxiety is a psychological condition in which a person experiences intense fear. This fear can have a very specific cause or it can be a generalized feeling. Among the most common fears is that of not being able to get out of a certain place or not being able…
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Poem Written on a Rope

I’ve always enjoyed Leonidas’ shows. He’s a very creative rigger and he always comes up with new and exciting bondage scenes. He’s not the most skilled top you’ve ever seen, but he understands perfectly well the emotional undercurrents of a Shibari scene. For him, when it comes to Shibari, there’s always a poem written on…
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The Very Same

I can’t help it. I miss him. Miss him badly! You see, I’ve always been a very romantic woman. Actually, my friends think I’m too romantic. For the longest time, I dreamed about getting married dressed in white. Likewise, I wanted to spend sugar-coated days hanging from my husband’s arm. We’ve only been married for…
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Everything You Didn’t Expect

I’m everything you didn’t expect. I play soccer. Actually, I’m a forward. So far, I have scored 36 goals in 3 seasons, which is not bad. Additionally, I’m a rigger. And I take turns tying my boyfriend, and my girlfriend, up (did I mention I’m polyamorous?.) You see, I have a thing against gender roles.…
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Me Too

Kim is my BFF, no doubt about it. We’ve been friends since elementary school and nothing is going to change that. Ever! And yet, those who don’t know us very well might think there’s a curious dynamic between us. Whenever she gets something new, my first impulse is to jump and yell out: “Me too!…
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Used to Tie Her Up

As soon as I found the white rope I only used on her, I couldn’t help but remember how I used to tie her up. Indeed, it was wonderful! To clarify, she had been vanilla all her life. I am the one who initiated her in bondage. No one can take that away from me,…
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Shibari and the Balance of Tradition and Innovation

Shibari is a unique and evolving form of Japanese rope bondage, practiced today by people across the world for artistic, erotic, and emotional expression. Rooted in history yet constantly reinvented, Shibari represents a rare harmony between tradition and innovation. Honoring the Past: Shibari’s Traditional Foundations Modern Shibari traces its lineage to several key influences. Most…
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Interview with Eve from Shibari Academy

“No posing, pain, costumes, leather, suffering, subs, bottoms, tops or riggers. Just people looking to learn about themselves, and build better relationships and trust with other people. Shibari is for everyone.” Shibari Academy is the leading online Shibari school with over 100,000 students, 5 courses and over 140+  video tutorials that will guide you from…
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Shibari as Exercise

We live in a time in which many people are concerned with fitness. Every day, millions of men and women work out, go jogging, and practice dozens of sports and exercise routines. Among the many things it can offer, Shibari is a good choice of exercise for those with a taste for kink. The most…
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Intimacy in Shibari

Shibari is not just about ropes. Of course, tying is the essence of Shibari. However, in any scene there is a lot more going on than just that. Actually, in Shibari there’s a great deal of intimacy. Acknowledging the intimate connection between participants is the first step toward a more intense bond through ropes. Intimacy…
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