Just like in any other activity, there are some common mistakes in Shibari. After all, it is a human activity, and we humans are “wonderfully fallible”, as a very wise person said. But, wonderful as they are, we all prefer not to make mistakes. That’s why in this article we have compiled some of the…
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Just like in any other activity, there are some common mistakes in Shibari. After all, it is a human activity, and we humans are “wonderfully fallible”, as a very wise person said. But, wonderful as they are, we all prefer not to make mistakes. That’s why in this article we have compiled some of the…
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Communication is essential for the success of a Shibari scene. Actually, there’s a lot of talking during a Shibari scene. However, it’s not—or it shouldn’t be—the kind of chitchat that you can allow at a party or another social occasion. Communication during Shibari is strongly purpose-driven. After all, it is the best channel for the…
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A Shibari scene is usually a great experience. However, just like in everything else, things might go wrong occasionally. It is important to know the kinds of difficulties that you might face, so that you’re better prepared to deal with them. We asked some bondage enthusiasts about their worst bondage experience. Here’s what they said:…
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It was our third attempt to get backstage access. My friend Erika and I had tried everything: bribing the security personnel, sneaking in—you name it. Nothing had worked. And when we finally made it backstage, there was a surprise waiting for us! Now, usually, when you get backstage access, you have the opportunity to take…
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Tina and I always have a great time together. We’ve been dating for almost a year now, and we’ve talked about taking our relationship to the next level. However, there’s something that we’re both afraid of. To put it simply, we’re both perfectionists. We want everything right, always. And we have fought bitterly about it…
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When I say I work at a TV station, everybody pays attention. When I say that I work as a technician, everybody goes back to whatever they were doing. They think that my job, even though it’s part of a glamorous industry, is actually boring. And they’re right. As a technician, I spent most of…
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Fear has always been there my whole life. I mean it. Since I was a kid, I’ve been afraid of a hundred things, from riding an elevator to travelling by plane, and from eating something unusual to going to the dentist. In other words, there are many things that scare me. And now I want…
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I’m not the only one who gets bored to death doing the same routine over and over again. I know. I’ve asked some friends, and most of them agree that working out for the sake of it is monotonous and dull. I mean, seriously, the whole idea of making the exact same thing twenty, fifty,…
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The dictionary defines a taboo as something that is prohibited or restricted by social custom. In our era of tolerance and open-mindedness, it might seem like a totally outdated notion. And yet, as cancellation culture reminds us, there are still many taboos. Likewise, there are many puritans of all sorts. Since bondage is becoming more…
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