How To

man caressing woman's face in a sensual setting.
12 min read

Shibari For Sex: A Practical Guide To Combining Rope And Sex

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.

Ena Dahl
A rigger and bottom are tying a shibari suspension with hair rope on a pink background.
9 min read

How To Throw An Epic Rope Jam

Co-founder of Embodiment Rope Space in Cape Town, Astrid shares her advice for hosting your first social rope events.

Astrid
woman tied with serene expression against light blue background, overlaid with Japanese characters.
8 min read

The Write Stuff: How Journaling Benefits Rope Bottoming

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

Fuoco
Hand holding jute rope burning off fuzzies over a gas burner with a teal rope background.
12 min read

How To Treat Jute Rope For Shibari

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…

Mo Bights
A pair of hands is tied in a double-column tie on a green background and a close-up of shibari rope.
7 min read

How To Start Your Rope Bondage Journey

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

Freya