What can I buy for Richard? I never know. It’s always the same story. I know he loves Star Trek; he must be in the top ten of the all-time greatest fans of the series. And he’s not the typical nerdy, obsessed, awkward kinda trekker. Oh no! He’s an intelligent, handsome, sociable young man. I…
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I hate my job. I work as a maid in this big luxury hotel—and let me tell you something: it is nothing like in the movies. Instead of handsome, charming millionaires, I’ve found annoying customers who never say “please” or “thank you.” I never imagined I would become a Shibari apprentice. One night, a particularly…
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A Pink film is a Japanese softcore film which frequently shows Shibari and Kinbaku. Production of pink films began after World War II and reached their peak in the 70s. They are not pornographic because Japanese regulations forbid to show genitalia on screen. Consequently, Pink films are a lot more playful and erotic, since they…
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It is ironic that the first form of Japanese bondage was actually a way of torture. However, as it frequently happens in human history, activities originated in a very different realm end up becoming a cultural staple on its own. Think, for example, on the phonograph. Edison’s original intention was that it served as a…
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I discovered Shibari with one of my exes. He’s been history for a long time, but I’ve kept practicing bondage. Not just for pleasure: I work as a model for performances and private services. It’s been great! I’ve earned good money, been to exciting places, and met a lot of interesting people. But I’ve never…
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I couldn’t help it, I was bored to death. I mean, I love teaching, but when you spend two hours reading the dullest, clumsiest, worst-written compositions, you can’t help but feel that you’re wasting your time miserably. To make things worse, my class was away, on some picnic. So, while they were outside, having fun,…
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How Rope Bondage Found a Global Stage At first glance, Shibari—a centuries-old Japanese rope practice—and Instagram—a fast-paced social media platform—might seem like an unlikely pair. One is rooted in ritual, connection, and tradition; the other thrives on speed, trends, and visual engagement. Yet, over the past decade, the two have become closely linked in an…
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“Finally!”, she screamed as she reached an orgasm. But wait! That’s the end of the story. I guess I should start at the beginning and tell you how I learned to use Shibari to punish a brat. So here it goes. I love Shibari. Actually, I deeply appreciate Japanese culture, so I’m well-versed in their…
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And then she came back. I knew she would. I could see in her eyes that Shibari truly intrigued her. It didn’t surprise me. Many mature women, recently divorced, reignite an intimate life that had fallen into routine and boredom practicing Shibari. Now that I think about it, I must be one of the few…
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Friday night is our kinky night. Boundaries stretch and we take risks on those nights. It’s our way to keep our intimate life free of routine, repetition, and boredom. Little did I know that one of those Friday nights would end up in a Shibari proposal. Lately, we’ve been practicing Shibari, which is Japanese bondage.…
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