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Alexis D

Alexis D is a bondage artist and BDSM performer who is based in Athens. He was the first one to perform in public Shibari in Greece in 2008. He is currently one of the most skilled riggers in Greece. Alexis D started in Shibari since he was a teenager. It all started when he watched…
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Shibari With the Wrong Person

Shibari has mostly to do with trust, whether you are doing it with your lover, a bondage partner, as a performance, or for a photoshoot. Shibari is an interaction between two people, where the bottom relies on the top. Both rigger and bottom need to know their own responsibilities within the scene. So, what to…
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Adding New Sensations

Adding new sensations in Shibari requires previous consent and negotiation between partners in order to have a successful scene. Consent and Negotiation is something very important in Shibari. Since Shibari has its dangers, you cannot rely on reading your partner’s mind and assume things. Communications is very important, it is a must to know your…
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Bettie Page

Bettie Mae Page was born in April 22nd in 1923 in Nashville, Tennesse. She died in December 11th ,2008 at the age of 85  in Los Angeles California. Bettie Page was an American model who gained notoriety in the 1950s for her pin-up photos. This is no surprise, since she was beautiful with her black…
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Morpheus Bondage Extravaganza

Morpheus Bondage Extravaganza, also known as MBE,  is an annual rope bondage art installation. It has grown over the years into the world’s largest public rope bondage event. MBE began in Toronto Canada, in 2007 as a very small event which has expanded year to year. When it started in 2007, the MBE was so…
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History of Bondage

Rope Bondage has three main styles: Japanese, also known as Shibari, Western Rope Bondage, and decorative Rope bondage. They all differ in different ways.  I will give you a brief history of bondage to show where these influences originated. This does not mean that people didn’t tie up for sexual enjoyment before that time though.…
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Which Rope is Best for Shibari?

Which rope is best for shibari? As you might know by now, shibari means binding or tying. So deciding which rope is best for tying is crucial. This is a very common question when you are just starting in this practice, but there is not a specific answer. There is not a specific rope for…
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Three Major Negotiations in Shibari

If you are interested in rope bondage, a good starting point is to learn about the three major negotiations in shibari. To begin with, before doing anything with someone else, you need to take your time and discuss mutual expectations. In addition, you must alway focus on consent. It is very important for both partners…
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Am I Fit For Shibari?

Am I fit for shibari? At some point of another, most practitioners of this discipline have had the same question, especially in relation to certain body types. For example, have you questioned yourself what type of body you should have in order to practice this art? How about height? How about complexion? Must you be…
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Misconceptions About Shibari

There are plenty of misconceptions about shibari, as you can already tell from our entry on its myths. In the following paragraphs we will further the examples on how people assume certain characteristics of this practice. The reason to do so is for you to be as well-versed in this universe as possible so you…
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