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Your First Shibari Festival: What Actually Happens at Rope Events, Jams & Con Weekends
I've taught and performed at rope festivals across Europe, Latin America and Japan. Here's how a weekend really works - classes, jam etiquette, negotiating with strangers, and pacing your body.
Shibari Knots and Ties by Name: A Practitioner's Visual Glossary
A shibari teacher names every knot and tie she actually uses - English and Japanese names, what each is for, and which tutorial teaches it.
Breast Ties in Shibari: Framing the Chest with Feeling, Not Force
A shibari teacher's honest guide to breast ties — the shinju and rope-bra patterns, how they feel from both sides of the rope, and the safety I actually check for.
What Is Kinbaku? Meaning, History, and How It Feels Different in the Ropes
Kinbaku is more than a word for Japanese rope bondage. A shibari teacher on its meaning, its roots in hojojutsu, and what changes in a session.
What Is Shibari? Meaning, Origins, and How It's Practiced Today
What does shibari really mean? A rope artist who studied in Japan explains the word, its origins, and what a modern shibari session actually feels like.
What Is a Rope Bunny? The Role, the Name, and What It Actually Feels Like
A shibari teacher explains what a rope bunny really is - the meaning of the name, the etiquette around it, and what being in the ropes actually feels like.
Slowing Down Together: Behind the Scenes of Lucy & Daniel’s Shibari Date on Perfect Match Season 3
On Perfect Match Season 3, viewers have watched Lucy Syed and Daniel Perfetto navigate the highs and lows of reality TV romance. From playful flirting and early connection to fiery disagreements and t
Is Shibari Safe? How to Keep Rope Play Sexy and Smart
Wondering if Shibari is safe? Here are all the tips you need to know to tie (and get tied) with confidence and care.
What Is Aftercare and Why Is It Important in Shibari? A Guide to Post-Scene Care
Aftercare is the care and attention given to both partners after a rope session (or any BDSM scene). Think of it as the cool-down and comfort phase following the intensity of being tied up (or tying s
What Should I Wear for a Shibari Session?
So, what should you wear for a Shibari session?
What Is a Rope Bunny? A Shibari Artist Explains
As a shibari teacher, I'm often the one in the ropes. Here's what a rope bunny really is, what the role involves, and how to stay safe when you're tied.
What Is Shibari Rope Play? A Shibari artist's Answer
From a shibari artist: rope play, explained. Shibari (kinbaku) is Japanese rope art, and ipponnawa is the one-rope style beginners and minimalists love.