Many kink people think of it as a realm for freedom, spontaneity and self-pampering. So, a concept like “discipline” sounds quite incompatible with kink. And yet, Shibari shows us that discipline and game, discipline and joy, and discipline and improvisation are not contradictory terms. This, of course, is quite common in the Japanese culture, which…
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Time is one of humanity’s greatest obsessions. We are aware that time goes by with every second, and we want to always move forward toward tomorrow. On the other hand, we’re afraid of the future and we strive helplessly to stop time. Shibari, as is the case with all genuine artistic expressions, can actually stop…
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Shibari is a unique and evolving form of Japanese rope bondage, practiced today by people across the world for artistic, erotic, and emotional expression. Rooted in history yet constantly reinvented, Shibari represents a rare harmony between tradition and innovation. Honoring the Past: Shibari’s Traditional Foundations Modern Shibari traces its lineage to several key influences. Most…
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We live in a time in which many people are concerned with fitness. Every day, millions of men and women work out, go jogging, and practice dozens of sports and exercise routines. Among the many things it can offer, Shibari is a good choice of exercise for those with a taste for kink. The most…
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“Well, to be honest, this is no big deal for me.” I had just finished saying the words, when I saw Melinda’s eyes flooding with tears. We had just finished a Shibari scene. And, we felt exhausted. And I couldn’t lie anymore. It all began some weeks ago when Melinda told me she wanted us…
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“No Machos Allowed”, that’s my motto. I take gender issues very seriously. I mean, I really hate it when a man abuses a woman. And I think it all comes down to men who were educated to be machos, both around other men, and toward women. Now, if you saw my boyfriend Roger, you would…
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Shibari is not only a matter of ropes. There are many elements involved, beyond tying – Power, for example, is there, in the dynamic between top and bottom. And both of you should know how to handle it. The power dynamic in a Shibari scene is defined by two poles: domination and submission. And the…
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Shibari is not only a matter of ropes. There are many elements involved, beyond tying – Beauty, for example, can be achieved even in a modest Shibari scene. And you should understand how to create it. As any human activity, Shibari is capable of beauty. Moreover, since it is a practice that is emotionally charged…
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Shibari is not only a matter of ropes. There are many elements in a Shibari scene beyond tying – Emotions, for example, are intense and powerful in a Shibari scene. And you should understand how to handle them. The fact of playing top and bottom has intense emotional effects in the partners. For the top,…
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Everybody has heard about generations. If you were born between 1946 and 1964, you’re a boomer. If it was between 1965 and 1980, you’re a member of Generation X. And, if you were born between 1981 and 1996, you’re a Millennial (others will call you a member of Generation Z). Finally, if you were born…
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