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Shibari and the Pandemic

The pandemic was a difficult time for everyone. Fear, uncertainty, and despair took their toll on all of us. However, not everything is bad news. Two years of pandemic, and especially, of lockdowns, opened unexpected perspectives for Shibari and other bondage practices. Shibari and the pandemic are not opposites. First of all, fear led to…
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Shibari and Expectations

A Shibari scene lasts for a couple of hours, but, for me, the excitement and the fun last all day. You see, when my boyfriend and I are going to go to the studio to do a scene, he begins the day by putting a special choker on my neck. Only he and I know…
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Safety First

It was the most important Shibari exhibition in the area. Among the events, there was going to be a suspension contest. I wanted to win. I needed to win, no matter what. They always say: “safety first“, but this time I forgot about it. Shauna has been my bottom for the last three years. She’s…
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Shibari Kinbaku and Hojojutsu

Within the captivating world of bondage, the terms Shibari, Kinbaku, and Hojojutsu are often used interchangeably. However, understanding their distinct historical contexts can provide deeper insights into the art of restraint. If you find yourself drawn to the allure of ropes, it’s essential to grasp the terminology involved and explore the various forms of this…
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Shibari for the Wrong Reasons

She came to see me at the end of a performance. She wanted Shibari for all the wrong reasons. And she thought it could be summed up like this: step one, tie her; step two, fuck her. She believed a true kinbakushi would spend all the tying time talking dirty to his bottom; and that…
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Shibari Aftercare

It was wild. I really felt I could fly. I literally couldn’t feel my feet or my fingers. It was as if I were a cloud that could go through the air to faraway places. It’s not the first time I end up in subspace, but it’s always a memorable experience. You never get used…
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A Shibari Student

I like Mexico. I had traveled there at least a dozen times before, and I thought I knew it pretty well. Not just the beaches and the capitol, but also the small towns. They are very nice in their own, unique way. It was in one of these small towns that I decided to open…
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Recent History of Bondage

The recent history of bondage begins with the postwar reconstruction of Japan. This brought a new wave of interest in its culture. The American soldiers of the occupation brought many things with them when they came back home to the US. It is common knowledge that these included food, chopstick, martial arts, and geishas. However,…
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Shibari Tells a Story

I believe in the power of stories. I also believe in the power of movement and in the power of stillness. Moreover, I believe in the power of love. For the most important day of my life I wanted to combine all these beliefs and express them in a wonderful, unique, way. I was about…
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Shibari Is an Emotional Bond

I tied her, as I used to do. I told her it was going to be as it had always been. But I lied. I knew she had betrayed me. I was blind with anger. At some point, she suspected there was something wrong, but I hid my feelings as best as I could. If…
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