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Important Bottom Skills

In any Shibari scene, there are two main roles: rigger and bottom. The bottom is the person who gets tied. In this article, we explore some important bottom skills that you should know about if you intend to let someone tie you. First of all, you have to be in good physical shape. This is…
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Subspace

During an intense Shibari scene a bottom can experience what is now called “subspace,” an intense physical and emotional response to the experience of the scene. Physiologically, it is the result of the segregation of adrenaline and hormones as a response to the intense sensations of pain and pleasure. Emotionally, it implies a complete involvement…
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Submission

Submission is usually understood as a state of powerlessness or weakness. However, when developed within a context of consent, submission has a very different meaning. Actually, erotic submission, such as the one we find in Shibari scenes, requires great strength, for a weak person would never be able to assume a position of vulnerability, and…
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A Shibari Bottom Is Important

I am nobody. I mean, of course I am somebody, my name is Jane and I’m 20. And I have a driver’s license and all that stuff. But when it comes to what I do, I am nobody. Had I known that a Shibari bottom is important, I would have never felt that way. I’m…
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Bottom-friendly Shibari

Let me start by saying that most riggers are professional, committed, and, very frequently, kind. However, as in any profession, there are those who are abusive, rude, or even violent. I began doing Shibari a decade ago, and in my long career as a model, I have found enough examples of both kinds. Little did…
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The role of a bottom in Shibari

In the art of Shibari, the role of a bottom, also known as bunny, is not to be underestimated. While the rigger may seem to take center stage, the bottom’s contribution is equally critical. The Bottom’s Responsibilities Playing the part of a bottom in Shibari requires more than merely being tied; it involves significant responsibility…
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How to control the Emotions in Shibari

Shibari is a bondage practice. Therefore, it is good to know how to control emotions in Shibari, since it can be stressing for some people. There are many people with great skills and talents. However, although technique is very important, it is not everything you need for a succesful Shibari scene. Emotions play an important…
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