Category: Resources

Killing Kittens

Killing Kittens was founded by Emma Style in 2005. It is an empowering brand that spoke to sexually adventurous women, men and couples who were looking for something more. It is best known for its famously decadent female-first parties and its inclusive, sex-positive, social networking for singles and couples since 2005. Nowadays, it is the…
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Festival of Japanese Bondage

The Festival of Japanese Bondage is an educational and exciting 4-day weekend festival full of events, workshops, performances and classes, which features all the aspects of the art of Japanese Bondage, kinbaku and Shibari. It includes an exhibition of paintings, drawings, ceramics, sculpture, and fashion. Music, cinema and philosophy will also be present. Likewise, the…
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The Aviary Philadelphia

The Aviary Philadelphia presents an innovative and interactive theatrical experience that delves into the deconstruction of political theory concepts like Contract and Domination. Therefore, entwining them with the realm of BDSM practices, notably Rope Bondage. A Monthly Rendezvous First, embark on a journey into The Aviary Philadelphia’s immersive world, unveiling its monthly event, collaboratively hosted…
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Naughty Noel 2021

Naught Noel 2021 is an event organized and hosted by Studio 58, which will take place at the weekend of December 2nd to the 5th, in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. In a hotel reserved exclusively for the Naughty Noel 2021, all attendees will enjoy a weekend to celebrate the holidays and learn, experience, practice, and share their…
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Studio 58

Studio 58 organizes special events and adult education for people who are into BDSM, Shibari, and Kink. Its aim is to help anyone interested in expressing themselves and exploring their sexuality or relationships. Moreover, it offers a safe, judgment-free environment. Service area includes Maryland and Pennsylvania. Studio 58 events and workshops focus on their 5…
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Kink.com Workshops

Kink.com Workshops is a group whose goal is to demystify and celebrate alternative sexualities. It was started in 1997 by Peter, a bondage enthusiast who has devoted his life to subjecting beautiful, willing women to strict bondage. Kink.com is now a respected company with a team of more than 90 people. Moreover, all of them…
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Oakland Rope Collective

Oakland Rope Collective is a community that is dedicated to exploring traditionally inspired Japanese Rope Bondage. Oakland Rope Collective truly believes in promoting a values-based rope practice. It aims to help rope artists, practitioners, and enthusiasts to become better partners, better friends and better persons. The collective’s core values are Equity, Accountability, Accessibility, Inclusion, Compassion,…
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ROPECRAFT 2022 – It’s Knot for Everyone

ROPECRAFT 2022 is a bondage conference which features classes and playtime around Shibari, Western Bondage, Power Exchange, and Solo Tying. This conference takes place in Chicago Illinois at the Memorial Day Weekend. It will be ROPECRAFT’s first in-person event after the pandemic. ROPECRAFT was born out of the idea of making a rope convention that…
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Seattle Erotic Art Festival

Seattle Erotic Art Festival takes place in the Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, during 3 days. It shows a curated selection of some of the finest erotic art the world has to offer. For beginners and long time practitioners, this festival is definitely the way to go. You can attend either during the day or during…
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Books about Shibari

There are many books about Shibari. If you feel interested in this practice, either for its aesthetic or its erotic value, here are some recommendations. Shibari in Japanese means “to tie”. Shibari comes from Hojo Jutsu, which is the martial art of restraining captives, used by the samurais. Hojo Jutsu was a form of imprisonment…
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