This was back in the 80s, when we barely knew anything about Shibari. We were young and arrogant, the perfect yuppies. And we though that Japanese bondage was simply the fact that some Japanese are so weird as to tie their girls before sex, instead of just enjoying things. Later, I would find out that…
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It was hell on Earth! My husband had been in Afghanistan for six months. Then, one day, I received a message that almost killed me: he had been captured by the enemy. That’s when my own, personal hell began. And it lasted for four months. Until one day, an army officer came to see me.…
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My name is David and I’m a gameholic. I admit it, I have a problem, an addiction, actually. I’ve tried to get rid of it, I’ve really tried, but it is stronger than me. It almost cost me my marriage, but thanks to Shibari it is not a problem anymore. And that is because Shibari…
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It was awful. I thought it was normal. And I thought everybody did it. Damn! I should have thought twice. Had I know Shibari is not humiliating, it would have saved me a lot of trouble. My girlfriend and I went to a hotel to have some quality time together. While she was getting comfortable…
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I’m not a professional rigger, although some true masters, after seeing my work, have told me that I have the potential to become a kinbakushi. I’d rather keep Shibari for myself. I find it extremely exciting, and I’ve practiced it with all my girlfriends who have consented to it. (Remember: it always has to be…
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They said it was impossible. They said I would never be able to do it. And they said I had to be crazy just to think it could ever happen. And I wanted to prove them wrong. I also wanted my life back. You see, other people do Shibari for fun, or for pleasure. I…
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Shibari can be artistic, intensely emotional, even traditional. However, I am a man of raw sensation, and what I like about Shibari is the friction, the restraint, the pain, and the marks. Hey! Don’t look at me like that! After all, in the beginning, Shibari was a way of torture, called hojojutsu. I like pain.…
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I’m a biologist. Therefore, I work in a laboratory. It is a well-paid job, and everyday is a challenge to my abilities. On the other hand, it is competitive and stressful. Everyone wants your job, and you have to work really hard to get a promotion. That is, you must deliver the best results, or…
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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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Shibari subspace is a unique altered state of consciousness experienced during rope bondage. It’s characterized by intense pleasure, heightened sensations, and a feeling of floating. Let’s dive into this fascinating aspect of BDSM and explore its effects, safety considerations, and benefits In this article, we’ll cover: What is Shibari Subspace? Shibari subspace is a trance-like…
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