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Tension Montreal

Tension Montreal is an alternative lifestyle wellness centre with a calming, and dreamlike tying space. It can easily accomodate shibari practices and classes. Likewise, it is decorated with a Japanese inspiration. It aims to provide a calm environment where you can explore rope bondage. It aims to create an environment free of racism, sexism, homophobia,…
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Feelings and Emotions in Shibari

Shibari or Kinbaku sessions are known as power exchange sessions through the use of rope. In Shibari, the rigger builds the scene based on what the person tied inspires and suggests through emotional and physical reactions to ropes. Feelings and emotions in a Shibari session vary greatly. Here, we tell you a bit about what…
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What is a Kinbaku or Shibari Session?

Shibari is a form of rope bondage that originated in Japan. It derives from Hojojustsu, which is the method used by the Samurai for restrain and torture of slaves and prisoners. Shibari then evolved into an erotic practice that involves tying people with rope. That is Kinbaku. So, Kinbaku, although similar, more emotional and sensual than…
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The school of Tantric Ropes

The School of Tantric Ropes is a non-profit organization that puts the human connection in the first place. Their focus is to gather people from all around, and offer them a tantric approach to rope bondage. It is a technique in the tradition of Shibari and Kinbaku. Tantric bondage shares much of the technique and…
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Sadhaka

Sadhaka is a small-scale course organization founded in 2005 by Chandra Patricia Benjamins and Wim Molinello. This center for personal growth is based in the French countryside, in the south of Paris. Here, you can take yoga, shibari and tantra courses in a 4-hectare domain called Le Moulin.  Where is Sadhaka? Sadhaka imparts several courses…
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Rope School

Rope School is a School in Moscow and St. Petersburg that has been teaching rope bondage techniques, Shibari and Kinbaku since 2012. Rope School’s workshops and lessons are focused not only on technique, patterns and knots, but also on interaction, psychology, aesthetics, and many other aspects of Shibari. They believe that any bondage practitioner should…
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BDSM Terminology You Will Need During the Scene

Now that you know some of the most important terminologies for BDSM conversations, practices and gatherings, it is important to learn the terminology you will use before and during the scene. Being a BDSM practitioner requires speaking in the BDSM language. There are a couple of terms and definitions you should know in order to…
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BDSM terms for people and roles

It is very important to know the BDSM terms to identify people and roles. If you are entering this world, you might want to learn all the important terms for your scenes and conversations. Now, we will provide some tips on and terms used to identify people and their preferences or roles.  We will start…
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Terms to get started in BDSM

BDSM is a term that describe sex practices which involve dominance, submission and control. This practice typically involves one partner taking a dominant role during sex while the other is more submissive. BDSM can be very enjoyable and rewarding for everyone involved. Many people see it as a way for liberation, exploration, intimacy, and trust.…
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Kink Weekly

Kink Weekly is an online magazine for BDSM practitioners and lovers where you will find articles, photography, erotica, and reviews. It offers curated, educational, and informative content in its website. It is great for longtime practitioners as well as newbies. Kinky Weekly’s is where lifestyle kinksters share their knowledge and lifestyle with the community. It…
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