Tag: Safety and Precautions

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Bondage Emergency

Having a child is a great responsibility. You commit yourself to doing things you hadn’t done before. Likewise, you have to quit doing things that you used to do. It’s a matter of balance and love that anyone with kids of their own will understand. In our case, when our daughter Veronica was born, my…
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Strangulation Is Forbidden in Shibari

Shibari always involves risk. The primary risks are nerve damage and circulatory problems. There is also the risk of injuries, either in the joints, due to knots which are too tight, or due to a fall while tied. You can prevent these risks by taking the proper safety measures. However, strangulation is in itself too…
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What to Look for in a Rigger

Are you planning to try Shibari and get yourself tied? Or are you a model about to do a bondage photoshoot and you want to work with a serious professional? Are you a bondage enthusiast who likes to exchange riggers? Whatever the reason you may want to try gettig tied, it is important to know…
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Read the Bottom’s Body Language

During a bondage scene, top and bottom should maintain an intense communication. Usually, this means verbal communication. However, there are some scenes in which the bottom might be gagged. Actually, even in a scene where their mouth is not covered, a bottom might find it difficult to talk or to specify what’s happening. Besides, the…
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Inclusive Shibari

Some people, due to their physical conditions, might find it difficult to practice certain activities. That is, it is difficult to include them in such activities. On the other hand, activities which allow many different types of persons to practice them are considered more inclusive. Nowadays, practically all Western societies emphasize inclusivity. And that’s a…
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Steps in a Shibari Scene – Contemplation

There are five steps in a Shibari scene – contemplation is the second one. Once you’ve finished tying, you don’t to immediately begin with the untying. On the contrary, take some time to acknowledge what you’ve just done, and feel good about it. Shibari is a matter of time. Actually, there is a lot of…
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Shibari Scene Preparation

Shibari scene preparation is an essential part of the bondage process. It is the first step toward a great experience for all participants involved. There are some key elements you must consider when planning a Shibari scene. The first one is the setting. Until recently, there were two basic options: either the scene took place…
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Safety Is Essential

You know the story: a boy finds his dad’s gun hidden in the closet and causes a tragedy. Well, that’s similar to what happened to me, although there were some differences. First, it wasn’t a gun, but my Shibari kit of ropes. Second, my son is no boy, he just reached 20. And finally, to…
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Setting Up a Shibari Scene

If you want to bring out all the potential of a Shibari scene for sensuality and fun, you need to know how to set up a Shibari scene. It’s not too complicated. However, it does take planning and thinking. But you can be sure it will be worth it! It’s not a matter of filling…
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Safety Guidelines for Bondage

Safety Guidelines for Bondage is a small book. La Quarta Corda (The Fourth Rope) prepared it, and it is freely available online. Its purpose is to provide bondage practitioners with a clear guide for all the safety precautions to take before, during, and after a Shibari scene. It begins by stating that, even though Shibari…
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