Category: FAQ

Other Shibari Styles

We have spoken about the two most common styles of Shibari, Western and Japanese Shibari. Apart from these styles, there are other ways to identify Shibari. These other styles of Shibari depend on the purpose, intention or goal of the bondage. Since rope bondage is constantly evolving, there is no definitive list of the different…
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Shibari concerns

Shibari, as well as any other activity, has its risks. And although it has plenty of benefits, it is very important to know the most common Shibari concerns. In Shibari, rope bottoms may be at more risk. However, riggers are also susceptible to injury. So, in the end, it is the responsibility of both.The most…
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Why Do People Enjoy Being Tied Up?

Why do people enjoy being tied up? This question is the counterpart of another common question: why do people enjoy tying someone up? These questions follow one another. Everything has to do with people’s preferences and desires. Why Do People Enjoy Being Tied Up?: the beginning If you are practicing shibari, that means that you…
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Why Would You Enjoy Tying Someone Up?

When people first hear about shibari, the first thing they question is why would you enjoy tying someone up? Shibari is a Japanese word that means binding or tying. It is a BDSM practice that involves decorative bondage. Many people are interested in learning. Some others do not understand why the person would enjoy tying…
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Floor Bondage

There are great shibari scenes where floor bondage takes place. Unlike what you might think, shibari is not only about suspension. Floor bondage refers to acts that use the floor as a platform. People consider it a mild BDSM activity. Nevertheless, it can be as tough and dangerous as suspensions. If you do not do…
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Interaction Types in Shibari

There are plenty interaction types in shibari. Many people practice this discipline around the world—but there is not a single, monolithic, way of doing it. Everything depends on each individual or partner. Every rope interaction will be different; for this reason, it is very hard categorize them. However, categorizing shibari into different types can help…
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Dungeon Monitors

Most public play venues where you can practice shibari name a DMs, which stands for Dungeon Monitors. These figures volunteer to help monitor the space. The reason for this is that shibari can be a dangerous activity; it is one of the few BDSM practices that can actually kill or disable. Every year, in both…
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Shibari in Public

Rope bondage has become very famous around the world, thus every day there are new spaces where you can perform a shibari session in public. In order to perform shibari in public, there are some important things that you need to be aware of. Remember that, in every scene, safety is key. Shibari in Public:…
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Am I Fit For Shibari?

Am I fit for shibari? At some point of another, most practitioners of this discipline have had the same question, especially in relation to certain body types. For example, have you questioned yourself what type of body you should have in order to practice this art? How about height? How about complexion? Must you be…
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Rope Tension: Its Importance

Rope tension is one of the fundamental skills in this kind of bondage. A good rigger is always aware of it and knows how to apply it to the rope bottom. The tension you apply to rope in a shibari scene has two main functions: the technical and the communication ones. Firstly, the technical function…
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