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Guideline for Suspension in Shibari

Shibari is practised every day by more people. Shibari lovers and practitioners enjoy tying their partners. They usually begin with floor bondage, but as they improve their skills, they frequently try suspension. To practice it, you need to have an advanced or expert level in Shibari. It is important to have a basic knowledge of…
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Books about Shibari

There are many books about Shibari. If you feel interested in this practice, either for its aesthetic or its erotic value, here are some recommendations. Shibari in Japanese means “to tie”. Shibari comes from Hojo Jutsu, which is the martial art of restraining captives, used by the samurais. Hojo Jutsu was a form of imprisonment…
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Explicit Consent in a Shibari Scene

Consent is an agreement between participants to engage in sexual activity. It must always be part of sexual activity. Since Rope Bondage involves vulnerability, there should always be explicit consent in a Shibari scene. Consent requires clear and honest communication. It is important to discuss boundaries and expectations with your partner before any sexual activity.…
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Do not re-negotiate in the middle of a scene

Negotiation is very important in a Shibari or BDSM scene. It is the key to a successful rope scene, assuring that both people involved have a good time. Negotiation helps you discover more about yourselves. In this post, we explain an important point: no not re-negotiate in the middle of a scene. Negotiation is one…
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Pregnancy and Rope Bondage

Pregnancy and Rope Bondage are two words that you will hear combined together very often. Just because you are pregnant it does not mean that you can’t practice Rope bonds or enjoy sexual fantasies. On the contrary, many women feel more turned on while they are pregnant. This is the due to the abundance of…
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Stefanos & Shay

Stefanos & Shay are a couple based in  San Francisco whose education is based on kink education. They have performed, presented, imparted classes, workshops and organized for the kink community around the country and internationally. They are a vivacious, unconventional couple, whose entertaining, information-packed classes and performances are “better than a Vegas act”. Stefanos and…
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Remedial Ropes

Remedial Ropes is a group focused on bondage safety and risk awareness. It offers education for new, experienced and aspiring rope tops and bottoms. The main focus of this group is to create awareness and knowledge on the safety basics of Rope Bondage. Their advice is useful for bedroom bondage, suspension in Shibari, Kinky, or…
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What to do when there is nerve damage?

Nerve Damage can be a result of sexual practices such as Shibari. Nerve damage mostly occurs in the arms, feet, hands, ankles or wrists. The main causes of nerve damage range from an accident or a fall, to excessive stretching, compression, or cut nerves. In Shibari, nerve damage is very common. Sometimes, it is actually…
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Telling something is not right during a scene

Shibari is a form of Japanese artistic rope bondage. Its purpose is to tie and restrain others. As Shibari means tying, it involves some risks. Knowledge and practice helpt to avoid many risks. However, things can still go wrong during the scenes. This is true, even if you have taken all the safety measures. That’s…
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The Most useful Tie for Bondage

Rope Bondage uses different kinds of ties. Which is the most useful tie for bondage is an important question. The answer, however, depends on which are the goals for your session. One of the most useful ties is the Two-Column Tie. This is the one you see in a movie or in pictures, when they…
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