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Tying with a rope partner who experiences chronic pain is a chance to advocate for accessibility and expand your own practice in the process. Here’s how to start showing up…

Why what I need now might not be what I’ll need later (and because some experiences really do ask for chocolate).

We tend to think of shibari and rope bondage as an activity for two, yet more and more people are embracing self bondage and tying solo. Here’s why…

Sign up or stay clear? Finding a safe(r) and reputable shibari dojo, rope studio or BDSM dungeon starts here with our how-to for assessing if a space is right for you.

Looking for ways to expand your rope practice? Your instinct might tell you to “think bigger”, but what about zooming in? Microbondage may be just the little big idea you’re after…

Switching in shibari – that is, moving between the roles of tying or being tied – offers more than new rope skills or experiences. Instead, it might just shift your perspective entirely.

Get in, rigger! We’re going back to basics with five follow-along drills courses designed for better rope bondage.

Unfairly maligned icon or fallen-from-grace tie from days gone by? If you’re thinking of giving box ties another chance – or cutting them out of your shibari practice completely – read on…

Ready to add a kinky twist to your sex life? Just add rope. Here are five spicy Shibari Study classes that put the ‘bonding’ in rope bondage, plus five bonus classes to take your play into overtime…

This Valentine’s month, let the lovers have their hearts and chocolates and allow shibari to be a tool to cultivate intimacy in the not-so-obvious romances in your life.

For many kinky folks, shibari is a means to a (hopefully) sexy end but how do you actually do it while, uh, doing it? Consider this your ultimate guide to bringing rope bondage into the bedroom.

A no-bullshit guide to exactly what you need to start practicing rope bondage for the first time (and it’s less than you might think).

A safer and rewarding shibari practice requires getting to know your ropes intimately. Here’s how to recognise when your bondage rope is reaching the end of its life cycle…

Nerve compression injury is one of the most common risks of shibari and, as one experienced rope bottom writes, recovery can be an emotional as well as a physical process.

When it comes to suspending in rope bondage, equipping yourself and your tying partner for a mutually successful outcome starts long before the first ropes are laid…

From soft and gentle to straight-up sadistic, there’s a rope fiber for every fancy. Here’s how the Twisted Monk team uses them to intensify tying intentions.

Wondering how to stop your shibari ropes from coming unraveled or frayed at the ends? Read on to learn how stopper knots and whipping can preserve the longevity of your rope.

Think outside the box-tie, with these five upper body shibari harnesses that don’t bind the arms…

It’s been said that there’s no reward without risk – and there’s certainly no rope bondage without risk. To make the most of your practice as a rope bottom, understand where things could go wrong too.

A deeper dive into different natural fibers in rope, types of rope and their pros and cons in shibari. By Mo Bights

A deeper dive into different man-made or synthetic fibers in rope, types of rope and their pros and cons in shibari. By Mo Bights

How you end your rope scene is just as important as how you begin it – here’s why you should include some TLC in your BDSM…

No matter your skill level, these five rope resolutions will make for better, more intentional and more connective tying in 2025 and beyond.

From motivation to practice to play, level up your harness game as two rope educators dive deep into a conversation about harness learning in ropes…

Join us as we take a deeper dive into rope and the pros and cons of different types of rope construction for bondage.

Tie, write, reflect, repeat: here’s how keeping a journal can help rope bottoms cultivate self-knowledge in and out of ropes.

You’ve invested in your rope kit, now how do you care for it? Here’s how Shibari Study community manager Mo Bights cares for and conditions natural fibre rope…

These five free Shibari Study tying performances offer dynamic and fascinating fly-on-the-wall insights into real rope scenes.

Learning shibari for the first time? Knowing where to start can be tricky, so read on for some fundamental stepping stones…

Ready or knot? If you’re looking to learn shibari and don't know where (or how) to begin, read on…

Picking the right ropes for your bondage practice starts here. Check out our short-and-sweet intro to some shibari rope fundamentals.

When does a rope become a rope and not a string? Understanding how ropes work can help you make better choices when it comes to picking ropes for shibari.