I’ve been a fan of comic books since I was a kid. From the day I opened the pages of the first one I bought, I knew I wanted to live in this world of strong, confident heroes, and beautiful, skillful heroines. I am a man now, and I work as a comic book illustrator.…
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Just as it is rude to fall asleep right after sex, it is not right to end a Shibari scene just by untying your partner in silence and then saying goodbye in a hurry. A Shibari scene, even a simple one, is an intense experience, both physically and emotionally. Therefore, it is important to take…
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When Tanya was hired, I immediately disliked her. We were fine without her, and she didn’t mix with the group. There were nine girls in the office, and we were all friends, with similar lifestyles, ideas, and hobbies. Tanya was not like us; not at all. I have to admit she was the perfect person…
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Angus had been so nice to me! When my family and I moved to this town, it was especially hard for me. I used to like the big city. And this small town, lost in the middle of nowhere, seemed to offer nothing interesting for me. If that wasn’t enough, I was receiving the typical…
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It was painful to see her suffering. We’ve all had a hard time with the pandemic, but, for Sophie, it was as if the world had closed in on her. She began having trouble sleeping. She got so nervous she felt she couldn’t breathe. It was horrible. I wanted to help her. So, I arranged…
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Even the most careful and caring participants in a Shibari scene can make mistakes. Breach of consent is the accidental violation of something that participants previously agreed during the negotiation. It is different from predatory behavior, since it is accidental and not deliberate. Breach of consent can be either the rigger’s or the bottom’s responsiblity.…
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Rope, yards and yards of it. Rope till you bleed because of the friction. And then, rope till you don’t know where your fingers end and where the rope begins. Rope has accompanied sailors for centuries; it’s one of their greatest allies. So, when I joined the Navy, I practiced for endless hours and days…
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Okay, so there’s a bondage fever nowadays. Big deal! I’ve been an escort for ten years and I’ve seen many of these fads come and go. Silk stockings, business outfits, schoolgirls outfits, you name it! And so, if what customers want now is a little bit of bondage, they can have it, as long as…
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It looked like it was going to be the worst summer of my life. I had failed several courses, so I couldn’t graduate from high school. As a punishment, my parents sent me to work with my aunt Allison, at her import-export business. It was the most boring thing you could ever imagine! A small…
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Safety is essential for any Shibari scene. Shibari implies risk. Even the most experienced practitioners face unexpected situations and accidents from time to time. Consequently, it is important to put safety as one of the top priorities when practicing Shibari. Safety involves three elements: risk awareness before the scene, precautions during the scene, and what…
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