I tied her, as I used to do. I told her it was going to be as it had always been. But I lied. I knew she had betrayed me. I was blind with anger. At some point, she suspected there was something wrong, but I hid my feelings as best as I could. If…
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I’ve been a fan of comic books since I was a kid. From the day I opened the pages of the first one I bought, I knew I wanted to live in this world of strong, confident heroes, and beautiful, skillful heroines. I am a man now, and I work as a comic book illustrator.…
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Just as it is rude to fall asleep right after sex, it is not right to end a Shibari scene just by untying your partner in silence and then saying goodbye in a hurry. A Shibari scene, even a simple one, is an intense experience, both physically and emotionally. Therefore, it is important to take…
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Rope, yards and yards of it. Rope till you bleed because of the friction. And then, rope till you don’t know where your fingers end and where the rope begins. Rope has accompanied sailors for centuries; it’s one of their greatest allies. So, when I joined the Navy, I practiced for endless hours and days…
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It looked like it was going to be the worst summer of my life. I had failed several courses, so I couldn’t graduate from high school. As a punishment, my parents sent me to work with my aunt Allison, at her import-export business. It was the most boring thing you could ever imagine! A small…
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Safety is essential for any Shibari scene. Shibari implies risk. Even the most experienced practitioners face unexpected situations and accidents from time to time. Consequently, it is important to put safety as one of the top priorities when practicing Shibari. Safety involves three elements: risk awareness before the scene, precautions during the scene, and what…
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Do you like domino falls? I love domino falls! When I was a kid, I bought four boxes of dominoes at once, so that I had enough pieces to build long, complex structures, and then push the first piece and make them fall. It takes hours to prepare the pieces. And, once you push the…
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I’ve known Lily for some time. She does Shibari for all the wrong reasons. Hers is not a search for art, but for revenge. She’s reckless when she’s tying, instead of keeping calm and focused. She doesn’t connect with bottoms, she abuses them. It was just a matter of time before she provoked some disaster.…
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I grew up watching martial arts movies. I know they are not so authentic, but, even in their Hollywood style, they helped me develop a strong respect and admiration for Japanese culture. Soon, I also learned about Shibari and found it fascinating. Every time I have an opportunity, I leave business aside and go to…
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First, the bad ropes. My divorce was a mess. I lost my job, gained a few pounds, got depressed and in debt. The crappiest part of my life. That’s when I knew that owing the place you live in, the bed on which you sleep, the food you eat, is like having a corset around…
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