When you think about shibari, “dominant” and “submissive” are two of the words that might come to your mind. And it is true: shibari is about domination and submission energy. In that domination, the person tied consents to submit to the experience. In brief, the meaning of dominance and submission is a set of behaviors…
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Feeling nervous about tying can happen to the best of us. It is a thing and it is normal—and there is a simple and easy way to make it go away. Let us explore some of the reasons why you are feeling nervous about tying. For example, this may happen to you because it is…
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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 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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