Safety

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…

Communication in kinky scenes is an integral safeguard against misunderstandings and uncertainty, yet intimate experiences are rarely so predictable or neatly contained by negotiation alone.

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…

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…

Long before you step into any sort of D/s dynamic or engage in risky types of play, vetting is one of the first steps you can take towards informed, safer and more consensual rope scenes.

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…

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…

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

A quick look at ‘rope space’ and the science behind the psychological peaks (and comedowns) of BDSM.

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

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.