Category: Beginner’s guide

Bondage Safety Basics

What Every Beginner Should Know Bondage can be a deeply rewarding and intimate experience. But whether you’re interested in Shibari, Western rope bondage, or any other form of restraint, safety should always come first. This article offers a beginner-friendly introduction to essential bondage safety practices. Whether you’re tying or being tied, these basics will help…
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Where to learn Shibari by state in 2025

Finding a place to practice Shibari, and learn from seasoned professionals can be complicated. We’ve compiled a list of dojos by state to make it easier for you. If you know of a place and don’t see it listed, reach out to contact@shibarinews.com. Help us get our fellow teachers some much needed visibility! We encourage…
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Shibari Emergencies – Second Survey

Nobody wants to deal with an emergency in the middle of a bondage scene. Yet, we should all be prepared to face one, in case it happens. We talked with rope enthusiasts who have faced emergencies during their scenes, in hopes of learning from the situations they had to face. Here is our Shibari emergencies…
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Tips for Kinky Married Couples

Does Shibari come to an end once you say, “I do,” and someone puts a ring on your finger? Of course not! Kinky lifestyles and married life are not incompatible. For this article, we asked some married couples who also share a passion for kink what would be the best advice they could give to…
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Is Shibari still a Scandal?

Twenty years ago, the answer would have been yes, without a doubt. However, in the last couple of decades, there have been huge cultural and social changes. Many of these have been related to sexual diversity and alternative lifestyles. That’s why we have to ask ourselves: Is Shibari still a scandal? And the answer is…
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Controlling a Scene

Controlling a scene is easy, right? You just have to be as hot as you can, and enjoy the intense emotional exchange between you and your partner, and that’s it. Wrong! Controlling a bondage scene is something serious that demands several capabilities from all participants involved. First of all, you have to distinguish the personal…
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Reasons for Quitting Shibari

We all enjoy Shibari. However, for some people, it might be the moment to leave it behind. There are several reasons for quitting Shibari, and openly discussing them might be helpful for those considering it. That’s why today we decided to post this article. The most obvious reason for quitting Shibari is health. Just like…
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Curiosity about Bondage

Any person over 40 will tell you that, in the good old days, searching for information was a lot harder than it is today. And it’s true. In the pre-internet era, finding reliable information about a specific subject was no easy task. Taking that into consideration, you can imagine how hard it was for the…
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When to Take Private Lessons

Open workshops and group classes are usually the best options for people trying to learn Shibari. However, they are not the only options available. For some bondage enthusiasts, it might be better to hire a personal instructor. In this article, we talk about when to take private lessons. First of all, if your goal is…
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How to Choose a Bondage Partner

In any group activity, choosing the right partner for it is crucial. Specifically, in the case of bondage, where there are many emotional and physical risks involved, it is essential to find the right person. In this article, we offer advice on how to choose a bondage partner. It is no easy task. However, taking…
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