Exploring kink culture in ropes and beyond
Seiu Ito is a central figure in the history of kinbaku and shibari as we know them. Today, on his birthday, we celebrate International Kinbaku Day and pay tribute to his life, inspiration and vision.
A small disclaimer on Japanese language and cultural appropriation in shibari as well as why we use the words we do.
A quick look at ‘rope space’ and the science behind the psychological peaks (and comedowns) of BDSM.
Detangle fact from fiction as we pick apart some of the most common misconceptions you may encounter when learning shibari.
What is shibari and why do people do it? If you’re ready to start wrapping your head around this increasingly popular type of rope bondage, keep reading...
Because there’s more to consent in kink than ‘yes’ and ‘no’, these popular BDSM tenets offer consent frameworks for better play.
A brief explainer about the intersection of the personal and the political in terms of kink, BDSM and cultural norms.
