Category: Beginner’s guide

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4 Reasons Not to Come Out as Kinky

Although society is more open-minded nowadays, coming out as a person with an alternative lifestyle is still a challenge in itself. In a previous article, we mentioned four reasons in favor of coming out as a kinky person. To balance things, now we offer 4 reasons not to come out as kinky. The first reason:…
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4 Reasons to Come Out as Kinky

Although society is more open-minded nowadays, coming out as a person with an alternative lifestyle is still a challenge in itself. In case you need some motivation, in this article, we offer 4 reasons to come out as kinky. The first reason is that it is who you are. This may be the most important…
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4 Basic Elements of a Scene

There are 4 basic elements of a scene in Shibari: furniture, lighting, color, and theme. In this article, we will explain each one of them so that you can improve the quality of your scenes. Furniture: Most Shibari scenes don’t use any kind of furniture, but that’s not a rule. You can increase the power…
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Vulnerability in Shibari

When people talk about BDSM, they frequently mention domination and submission, fetishes, and special settings, among others. However, there is an important aspect of BDSM that most people overlook, despite being as crucial as the others: vulnerability. That’s why in this article, we’ll discuss vulnerability in the context of Shibari. Vulnerability means you’re open to…
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The Night Before a Shibari Scene

Shibari scenes are not a thing of the moment. They require thorough preparation. One of the most important parts of that preparation is the schedule for the night before a Shibari scene. Here are some great tips to get the best out of it. The night before a Shibari scene you should have a light…
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How to Identify a Professional Rigger

It is good to hire the services of a professional when you’re taking your first steps into bondage. After all, any scene involves risk, and, therefore, it is important to be guided by someone who has been through the same process many times. Unfortunately, there are many charlatans out there, promoting themselves as Kinbakushis and…
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4 Tips for your First Scene

Your first bondage scene might seem like a frightening task. Unquestionably, the ropes, the safety measures, the scissors, all that can make it look like a visit to the dentist. However, to make it less intimidating, in this article we offer you 4 tips for your first scene. We hope you find them useful. First…
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Before your First Scene

So, you’ve decided you want to try this fascinating Japanese rope bondage you’ve heard so much about. Now what? Well, once you have become acquainted with Shibari and gathered all the basic information about it, the next logical step is to do a bondage scene. So, what are the preparations you should do before your…
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Shibari and Dating

Shibari and dating make for a winning combination. However, as is the case with anything kinky, it’s not something you should try, or even mention, too soon. Even though it is something more widely accepted nowadays, bondage is still in the alternative side of sexuality. So, make sure to introduce it tactfully into the conversation…
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Strangulation Is Forbidden in Shibari

Shibari always involves risk. The primary risks are nerve damage and circulatory problems. There is also the risk of injuries, either in the joints, due to knots which are too tight, or due to a fall while tied. You can prevent these risks by taking the proper safety measures. However, strangulation is in itself too…
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