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Shibari and Recreational Drugs

We live in a time when most people accept the use of recreational drugs. It’s not unusual to see people shamelessly smoking weed or taking a psychedelic substance as they would take a regular drink. This naturally leads to the question of whether you should combine Shibari and recreational drugs. The spoiler is that you…
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Shibari First Time

A Shibari first time should be a wonderful experience. Whether you are an experienced kink or are taking your first steps into the realms of diversity, Shibari always has something valuable to offer the newcomer. Here is some advice to make your first time an even better occasion.  First of all, if Shibari is your…
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Fantasy in Shibari

Fantasy as a genre was defined by celebrated writer Orson Scott Card as a universe in which what is possible and impossible is different than what it would be in our world. To put it simply, fantasy, by definition, is about things that cannot actually happen, but for some reason we wish they would. Kink,…
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Fear of Shibari

During lockdown, many people discovered anxiety. Anxiety is a psychological condition in which a person experiences intense fear. This fear can have a very specific cause or it can be a generalized feeling. Among the most common fears is that of not being able to get out of a certain place or not being able…
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Shibari and the Balance of Tradition and Innovation

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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Feminism and Shibari

Many people think that feminism and Shibari are in opposition to each other. But this only because they have a serious misunderstanding of the essence and purpose of bondage. Shibari contributes in many ways to the empowerment of women. First of all, Shibari contributes to the tearing down of gender stereotypes. A true rigger is…
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Shibari and Hollywood

Mainstream Hollywood movies have scarcely portrayed BDSM. Even worse, it has traditionally portrayed it as something perverse and sick, something that only villains would do. However, with the spectacular success of Fifty Shades of Grey, there was an increasing expectation that BDSM would finally make its way into mainstream movies, as a legitimate expression of…
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Shibari on Instagram

How Rope Bondage Found a Global Stage At first glance, Shibari—a centuries-old Japanese rope practice—and Instagram—a fast-paced social media platform—might seem like an unlikely pair. One is rooted in ritual, connection, and tradition; the other thrives on speed, trends, and visual engagement. Yet, over the past decade, the two have become closely linked in an…
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