Beginner Shibari

You just had an incredible shibari session, so why do you feel like rubbish? Let’s get real about post-rope lows…

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…

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

What is shibari and why do people do it? If you’re ready to start wrapping your head around the increasingly popular practice of Japanese rope bondage, keep reading...

Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and whether you’re looking for gifts for your Dom or sub, or simply want to spice up date night with some BDSM flavor, we’ve got your kinky inspiration…

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).

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.

Taking up a new hobby for the new year or wanting to make some better-rope resolutions? Rope bottoms share their experiences for safer, enjoyable and more fulfilling rope bottoming.

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…

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

Detangle fact from fiction as we pick apart some of the most common misconceptions you may encounter when learning shibari.

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…

Co-owner of Singapore-based rope bondage studio That Rope Place, Rosa Canina shares her tips for making the right impression at your first rope jam.

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.

What are your rope kit essentials? Insights into the equipment members of the Shibari Study Discord community bring to tying sessions, rope events and social jams.