Tag: Subspace

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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Shibari Can Release You

It was painful to see her suffering. We’ve all had a hard time with the pandemic, but, for Sophie, it was as if the world had closed in on her. She began having trouble sleeping. She got so nervous she felt she couldn’t breathe. It was horrible. I wanted to help her. So, I arranged…
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Shibari Subspace

“The subspace is an altered state of consciousness due to the release of adrenaline, enkephalins, and endorphins. Although it varies from person to person, it has three main characteristics: a feeling of floating or flying, euphoria, and incoherence and inability to talk and move.” That’s what I would say to my students if I wanted…
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