Category: FAQ

Shibari Myths

As it happens with every practice that is fundamentally about dissidence, there are a lot of shibari myths. That is, information that is either totally false or incomplete about this discipline and its workings. Shibari’s Initial Truths Shibari, kinbaku and rope bondage are the different names of an erotic art from Japan. It has gained…
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Shibari Aftercare

Shibari aftercare, which is a word borrowed from BDSM, refers to the attitude that the dominant (or, in rope bondage, the rigger) takes towards the submissive (or top-bottom) after any scene. The aftercare is the perfect time to talk about emotions and feelings. In addition, it is the perfect moment where both participants can share…
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Avoiding Injuries (in Shibari)

Avoiding injuries in shibari is crucial to the discipline. People think about shibari or kinbaku and its meaning, “tight binding,” and assume it is something dangerous—and it can be. But the only way it turn into such occurs when you do not have the knowledge and precautions that the scene requires.  Overall, although it has…
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The Shibari “Scene”

The shibari scene involves, at least, two people: the rope top or rigger, who is the dominant person performing the tying, and the rope bottom, the submissive tied person. Of course, these partners can always change the roles to make things even. Within this discipline, there is sometimes an audience attending. In contrast, sometimes the…
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Unravelling in Shibari: Its Importance

Given that shibari involves tying your partner up in geometric patterns and shapes with rope, which is a very powerful experience, unravelling in shibari is crucial. When practicing this discipline, you create a beautiful decoration on the body of the other person. This action is about feeling empowered and getting in touch with your body—as…
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