Feelings and Emotions during Shibari
Shibari, the Japanese art of rope bondage, is an intense experience that evokes powerful feelings and emotions during the bondage session. It creates a deep connection between the tying partners.
What Is Shibari?
Shibari originated from Hojo-jutsu, a method of restraining captives. It evolved into an erotic bondage art form called Kinbaku in the late 1800s.
Key elements that define the shibari experience include:
- Rigger (the person tying the ropes) ties the bound partner (bunny) in intricate rope patterns
- Accentuates the body’s natural curves and shapes
- Creates compelling visuals with bare skin against rough rope
Emotions of the Bound Partner
Being tied up triggers a powerful mind-body experience for the bunny (bound partner):
- Initial restraint can feel difficult, even uncomfortable
- Rope pressure and friction releases calming endorphins, causing deep relaxation
- Can enter a trance-like “rope space” of complete abandon
The sensations and headspace achieved by the bound partner are a key part of the shibari experience.
While requiring immense trust and vulnerability, the bunny often emerges with a profound sense of calm, centered presence, and liberated pleasure.
Feelings of the Rigger
While very different, the feelings and emotions during shibari for the rigger (the person doing the tying) are just as impactful:
- A sense of power, domination, and control
- Deep responsibility to ensure the bunny’s wellbeing
- Gratification in crafting the intricate bondage scene
The Profound Connection
Underlying all the feelings and emotions during shibari is the profound connection it fosters between partners:
- Bunny’s vulnerability requires intense trust in the rigger
- Rigger’s care and attention builds profound intimacy
- The dance of dominance/submission is highly sensual
Shibari stretches boundaries through its juxtapositions – strength/vulnerability, pleasure/pain, connection/isolation. This paradoxical nature evokes unique feelings and emotions during the intimate bondage experience.
