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The Story of a Fat Bird

I love Jim. He’s sweet, loving, and loyal. He’s the best! We’ve been together for four years now, and I really believe he’s the love of my life. Forgive me if I get sentimental, but I always cry when I tell the story of a fat bird. That’s why it makes me so sad to…
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4 Tips for Trying Suspension

Suspension is the most fascinating—and the most dangerous—of the Shibari feats. Hanging above the floor and feeling the hug of the ropes is the most exhilarating experience for bondage practitioners and enthusiasts alike. In this article, we offer 4 tips for trying suspension, especially if you’re doing it for the first time. First of all,…
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Live Suspension Performance

As part of their Rope Week, the “Free the Kink” Facebook group offered a two-hour Live Suspension Performance. It was delivered by Graham Oliver and model Holly Burton. Since it was first announced, the performance generated interest among the members of “Free the Kink”. From their comments and questions, it is possible to deduce two…
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Shibari for Millennials

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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Tsuri

In the context of Shibari, “Tsuri” means suspension. So, it refers to any scene in which the bottom is lifted above the ground. Tsuri is the most difficult type of scene in Shibari. Therefore, only professional riggers with a thorough knowledge of ropes and knots should attempt to do it. Additionally, a bottom should only…
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Shibari the Art of Stillness

I am a dancer. So, I use every inch of my body for beauty and art. I have disciplined every one of my muscles, so that they’ll do whatever my imagination demands of them. I move. That is, I make motion visible, so that others can see how beautiful it is. Shapes and figures grow…
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A Different Threesome

I am an escort. I’m not ashamed of saying it. I’m good at what I do, I have an exciting life, and I make tons of money, so why should I feel ashamed? It is a job, just like any other. I try to benefit from my unique qualities, just like any other professional does.…
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Like a Spider’s Web

My friend Sylvia is weird. Not because she’s a lesbian, that’s not weird anymore, but because she’s obsessed with spiders. She’s an artist. She does sculptures, performances, and Shibari. On the stage, she calls herself “Arachne”, like the Greek mythological character. Most importantly, she knows how to do these incredible webs that really seem as…
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Fat Birds Can Fly

Fat birds can fly. I know. I’ve seen it. I love Jim. He’s sweet, loving, and loyal. He’s the best! We’ve been together for four years now, and I really believe he’s the love of my life. That is, the second one. We both come from failed marriages and, even though we’re not young anymore,…
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Common Non- Japanese Terminology in Shibari

Shibari is the traditional Japanese art of bondage. However, it has been enriched with other cutlural apporaches. Therefore, it is important to know the most common non-Japanese terminology in Shibari. Consequently, any rope lover who enters the Shibari world needs to learn the terminology used. The most common non-Japanese Terms in Shibari are the following:-Anchor…
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