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Tying my Other Me

I have to be a shark when I’m in the office. I have to be quick, efficient, and daring. There’s no room for sentimentality or doubt. Things have to be done. And it’s my responsibility. Then again, I’m a woman, and just like any other person, I have feelings, memories, and desires. And I can’t…
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Gote Takatekote

Gote Takatekote is the principal tying technique used in Kinbaku. It can be the basis for many different knots. If you want to be a proficient top, you should dominate this technique. Gote is a word that indicates that the rigger ties the bottom’s hands behind the back. On the other hand, Takate refers to…
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Shibari Through Generations

My mom died last year. It hurts, of course. But, on the other hand, I think it was fair. She lived to be 84, and that’s a big number. I’m her youngest daughter, and I was always her favorite. It was me who had to go through the ritual of emptying her room to see…
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A Shibari Bet

They say I’m rude, but I’m not. I am very competitive, I can acknowledge that, but in the world of business, if you’re not a shark, you’re a prey. Anyway, this girl at the office kept saying that I was too rude, and that someone ought to teach me a lesson. It was all a…
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A Tie is a Strong Hug

A tie is a strong hug: it is an erotic conduction between two people. But why is immobilizing or restricting movement erotic? To begin with, for the tied person, the effect is partly physical. Think of the pressure of the ropes on sensitive points and erogenous zones: a soft or rough friction that depends on…
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Agura Shibari Tie

Before learning about the agora shibari tie, know that rope bondage can be dangerous and you should not attempt it without proper training. Agura Shibari Tie – the Principle The Agura Shibari tie (Yukawaza) is a folded leg tie in which the person is in a folded-leg position in the style of a lotus flower.…
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What is BDSM for Beginners? – Part 2

In part 1 of BDSM for beginners, we have already elaborated on some of the crucial aspects of this practice. Now we come with new questions and clarifications. For instance, what does it mean to be dominant? BDSM for Beginners: the Dominant To begin with, you and your partner must first decide who is going…
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Andy Buru

Who is Andy Buru? During his time in Japan, Andy Buru became fascinated by the presence, passion and Zen in every one of life’s moments—a fascination he loves to share. Living in Stockholm, in Sweden, Andy Buru is a recognized teacher of European and Japanese rope bondage. He’s also a student of theatre, a medical…
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Morikai Studio

Located in the Montefiore neighborhood in Tel Aviv, in Israel, Morikai Studio was founded in 2018. A group of Shibari enthusiasts from the BDSM and kink community decided to create a friendly space for anyone to share their knowledge in Shibari. It was a place to teach and be taught, and practice, together. Since its…
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The Fetish Fortress

The Fetish Fortress is New York’s most modern BDSM space. It is a specially designed play space to enjoy your fetishes and kinks, either with your partner or dungeon’s dommes. A secure and private dungeon A state-of-the-art security infrastructure makes The Fetish Fortress a welcoming environment and, more importantly, safe. Each room has two separate…
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