Forget 50 Shades. It is not sexy. It is dumb. Let’s be honest, it just didn’t get it. It took things literally, and when pain is pain, and submission is submission, there’s nothing sexy about it. You see, I know this because I practice Shibari, the ancient Japanese art of tying and getting tied. I…
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Shibari Dojo is a small venue in Barrie, Canada, which is dedicated to the transmission of the artistic aspects of Shibari. Shibai Dojo’s leader is martial arts researcher and Japanese rope bondage educator, Luke Crocker. Luke has been practising the art of Japanese rope bondage since October 2012, and teaching and performing on stage since…
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Shibari, the Japanese art of rope bondage, has long been associated with erotic practices. However, this intricate form of rope tying can also be enjoyed without any sexual elements. In this article, we’ll explore the world of non-sexual Shibari – its origins, benefits, and how to engage in it. Understanding Shibari’s Roots Shibari originated as…
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A rigger is the person who applies functional or artistic rope bondage to another persons body. This technique can be used for different purposes like photography, performance, artistic, spiritual, educational or sexual. There are many common myths about riggers. There are many myths about the riggers, as well as the certain mould that Bondage riggers…
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