Nerve Problems in Shibari

Shibari, as well as any other BDSM practice, has its risks. Therefore, it is important to know how to handle nerve problems in Shibari.

This article talks about Nerve Concerns and how to identify some of the symptoms to take the appropriate action. Something common while doing Shibari is the tingles or “pins and needles” in your hands or other body part. This is a reaction of your body to warn you that something is wrong. There are two most common causes for this, loss of circulation or a nerve injury.

Some symptoms can tell us what the problem is. They might not be present every time, but, when they are, it can help you identify and solve the problem.

Nerve injury is unique because in most cases only part of the hand will be numb or will have a “pins and needles” feeling. So if you have numbness in only part of the hand, it is a characteristic of nerve problem. Some measures to check for nerve problems will be: Check the strength of the bottoms hand by asking them to squeeze the riggers hand, the rigger can place their hand on the back of yours and ask to push back against them, the rigger can gently run their nails along the back of your hand, this helps to test for loss sensation.

All these measures should be taken together in order to check for nerve problems, some might be able to squeeze the hand, but not to push it back against the riggers hand, so it will determine if a nerve problem has occurred.

It is important to go to a doctor if you have any of the symptoms for longer than 2 hours. This is one of the most common injuries with rope bondage and Shibari, especially in suspensions.

Now you know how to avoid nerve problems in Shibari.

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