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Consent Negotiation with Your Partner

Consent negotiation with your partner is indispensable if you wish to enjoy this discipline. There are many reasons why people like shibari; and, in particular, if they like to tie or to be the tied person. For example, this desire could stem from love and attraction. As another instance, it could be one that emanates…
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Boundaries and Limits in Shibari

There are boundaries and limits in shibari and, in contrast to what you might be thinking, these are healthy and necessary for its practice. Hearing the word “boundaries” or “limits” may sound like a restriction or obstacle. Some times, people associate these to something negative, like if it limits your expression or the experience. In…
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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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Sugiura Norio

Sugiura Norio is a renowned Japanese photographer, celebrated for his exceptional kinbaku (rope bondage) imagery. Moreover, with a career spanning 45 years, he has become an icon in the world of erotic art photography. To begin with, let’s explore the life and work of this remarkable artist. In this article, we’ll cover: 1.Early Career and…
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Shibari Scene Roles

The dominance and submission is a negotiated relationship where each person takes a role: these are shibari scene roles. Typically, one is the dominant, the person who is the leader, makes decisions, and drives the force. Complementarily, the other person takes the role of the submissive, the one who obeys. Why they do this, you…
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CoCo Katsura

CoCo Katsura was born in Tokyo, Japan. She is a choreographer, installation artist, shibari workshop master, rope bondage, and fire performance and body suspension performer. Initially, Katsura started to work as a body modification performer in the underground scene in Tokyo back in the year 2000. CoCo Katsura After the 2000s Afterwards, CoCo Katsura moved…
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BoundCon Munich 2021

BoundCon Munich 2021 will be back on 2021 from May 21st to May 23rd. If you do not know about this, but are a bondage enthusiast, keep on reading. This is exciting news, so join in the fun! BoundCon BoundCon is an international bondage, fetish, and BDSM convention. It has taken place since 2004 every…
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David Lawrence – Shibari Art Photography

David Lawrence is a master of expressive portrait. He has been photographing people for more than 32 years! This artist became interested in shibari in 2003 when he recognized the beauty of ropes on the skin. After this revelation, shibari became his passion. Lawrence started to practice shibari, when he discovered his genuine talent and…
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ROPECRAFT

ROPECRAFT is a bondage-focused hotel convention that occurs several times a year all around the United States. Austin, New Orleans, and Chicago have been hosts of this now very famous convention. It was born out of the simple ideas of making a multicultural rope environment where everyone would like to go. ROPECRAFT includes shibari, Western…
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Bondage Expo Dallas

Bondage Expo Dallas is a bondage-focused hotel convention held once a year. In it, you can find self bondage-classes and classes for couples. In addition, you can talk directly with speakers, practitioners, and vendors. Moreover, you will have the opportunity to attend hands-on workshops for those who want to learn the basics. And not only…
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