Things People Love About Shibari

Shibari comes from the Japanese word that means “binding” or “tying”. It is a Japanese style of bondage. There are many things people love about Shibari.

A lot of people who come across Shibari or Kinbaku end up mesmerized by the detailed knotwork. Additionally, they find in Shibari a way to communicate their feelings with their partners.

There are many things that people love about Shibari, and people might have different reasons why they love Shibari, starting with the connection it creates between partners, and the shared exploration of desires between each other, which leads to a passionate, intense and challenging experience.

Some people only love how beautiful they or their partner looks when bound, some others do it for the pleasure of submitting or surrendering to a dominant partner, and some other just like the thrill of leading and dominating a submissive partner. People enjoy feeling fulfilled when their partner trusts them with their safety. Others find the experience relaxing.

The reasons why people love Shibari are too many, its an individual perspective of Shibari. The love of Shibari relates to the search for deeper levels of connection. Some people enjoy Shibari as a deeply emotional experience, while others enjoy the sensations of fear and pain. that can be experienced during a scene, and some appreciate just having the excuse to be “forced” to do anything although there is consent for the scene. Some people just want a break from stress and found Shibari as a way to escape the daily problems of life.

There are plenty of different reasons why people practice, enjoy and love Shibari. It all depends on what you are looking for and what you experience in the scene.

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