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Shibari With the Wrong Person

Shibari has mostly to do with trust, whether you are doing it with your lover, a bondage partner, as a performance, or for a photoshoot. Shibari is an interaction between two people, where the bottom relies on the top. Both rigger and bottom need to know their own responsibilities within the scene. So, what to…
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Adding New Sensations

Adding new sensations in Shibari requires previous consent and negotiation between partners in order to have a successful scene. Consent and Negotiation is something very important in Shibari. Since Shibari has its dangers, you cannot rely on reading your partner’s mind and assume things. Communications is very important, it is a must to know your…
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Shibari Suspensions

When people think about Shibari, they usually imagine someone suspended in the air tied around with rope. Shibari is not about the suspension, but these days, everyone thinks of Shibiri in that way. Suspensions can be an incredible experience to enjoy for both top and bottoms. Suspensions in Shibari require really good skills, practice and…
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The Language of Rope

Shibari is not only a matter of tying and knots. Shibari has to do with the feeling and the energy flow with your partner. Most people think that learning elaborated knots and elaborated ways of tying is what Shibari is about. Although safety, a good technique and the appropriate equipment are vital, Shibari is more…
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Shibari concerns

Shibari, as well as any other activity, has its risks. And although it has plenty of benefits, it is very important to know the most common Shibari concerns. In Shibari, rope bottoms may be at more risk. However, riggers are also susceptible to injury. So, in the end, it is the responsibility of both.The most…
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Which Rope is Best for Shibari?

Which rope is best for shibari? As you might know by now, shibari means binding or tying. So deciding which rope is best for tying is crucial. This is a very common question when you are just starting in this practice, but there is not a specific answer. There is not a specific rope for…
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Nylon Rope

The nylon rope is another type of rope for shibari. People who practice Western shibari are pretty related to this type; it is the favorite one for most Americans. Moreover, decorative shibari has also a wide range of rope kinds. In particular, this practice focuses on the colored rope and its different sizes. This allows…
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Why Would You Enjoy Tying Someone Up?

When people first hear about shibari, the first thing they question is why would you enjoy tying someone up? Shibari is a Japanese word that means binding or tying. It is a BDSM practice that involves decorative bondage. Many people are interested in learning. Some others do not understand why the person would enjoy tying…
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Not All on The Rigger

Rope bondage is not all on the rigger. People usually think that riggers do all the work in shibari, but the rope bottoms play an equally important role. Rope bondage is an experience two people share. Consequently, what the rope top wants from the interaction is only half of the equation. Since rope bondage can…
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