Beginner Shibari
Where a rope journey starts: first ties, first knots, and the questions every new practitioner asks out loud.
NewShibari Self-Tying For Beginners: What You Should Know
10 min readWe 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…
AdviceAnnie
5 Shibari Drills Classes To Hone Your Rope Skills
6 min readGet in, rigger! We’re going back to basics with five follow-along drills courses designed for better rope bondage.
AdviceShibari Study Team
Introduction To Shibari: A Brief Explainer
10 min readWhat 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...
Culture & KinkEna Dahl
Bound For Pleasure: A Kinky Gift Guide For BDSM Beginners
10 min readValentine’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…
Culture & KinkAnnie
“I’m A Shibari Beginner, What Do I Need?”
9 min readA 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).
AdviceShibari Study Team
Safer Shibari: Understanding The Risks Of Rope Bondage
12 min redIt’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.
AdviceVelvetine
Things I Wish I Had Known As A New Rope Bottom
10 min readTaking 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.
CommunityVelvetine
Shibari Rope Resolutions For Every Practice
7 min readNo matter your skill level, these five rope resolutions will make for better, more intentional and more connective tying in 2025 and beyond.
AdviceShibari Study Team
Let’s Talk… Harness Learning In Shibari
18 min readFrom motivation to practice to play, level up your harness game as two rope educators dive deep into a conversation about harness learning in ropes…
AdviceFuoco
The Write Stuff: How Journaling Benefits Rope Bottoming
8 min readTie, write, reflect, repeat: here’s how keeping a journal can help rope bottoms cultivate self-knowledge in and out of ropes.
AdviceFuoco
Rope Bondage Myths And Misconceptions
7 min readDetangle fact from fiction as we pick apart some of the most common misconceptions you may encounter when learning shibari.
Culture & KinkFreya
5 Online Classes Perfect For Rope Bondage Beginners
3 min readLearning shibari for the first time? Knowing where to start can be tricky, so read on for some fundamental stepping stones…
AdviceShibari Study Team
How To Start Your Rope Bondage Journey
7 min readReady or knot? If you’re looking to learn shibari and don't know where (or how) to begin, read on…
AdviceFreya
Shibari Community And Rope Jam Etiquette
8 min readCo-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.
CommunityRosa Canina
Shibari Study Rope Guide Part 1: The Basics
6 min readPicking the right ropes for your bondage practice starts here. Check out our short-and-sweet intro to some shibari rope fundamentals.
AdviceMo Bights
Shibari Study Rope Guide Part 2: What Is Rope?
6 min readWhen 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.
AdviceMo Bights
What’s In My Rope Bag?
12 min readWhat 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.
CommunityMo Bights