Shibari Theory
The thinking behind the ties: tension, structure, style and the traditions each pattern comes from.
Microbondage: A Little Idea For More Creative Shibari
11 min to readLooking 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…
AdviceAstrid
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
To Box Tie Or Not To Box Tie? The Big Debate
14 min readUnfairly 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…
AdviceFuoco
On Seiu Ito And The Origins Of Kinbaku
8 min readSeiu 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.
Culture & KinkShibari Study Team
Shibari Study Rope Guide Part 4: Choose Your Fiber - Natural Ropes
13 min readA deeper dive into different natural fibers in rope, types of rope and their pros and cons in shibari. By Mo Bights
AdviceMo Bights
Shibari Study Rope Guide Part 5: Choose Your Fiber - Synthetics
9 min readA deeper dive into different man-made or synthetic fibers in rope, types of rope and their pros and cons in shibari. By Mo Bights
AdviceMo Bights
Better BDSM: Aftercare For Shibari
10 min readHow 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…
AdviceEna Dahl
What’s In A Word? Exploring The Use Of Japanese Shibari Terminology
10 min readA small disclaimer on Japanese language and cultural appropriation in shibari as well as why we use the words we do.
Culture & KinkMo Bights
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
Shibari Study Rope Guide Part 3: Twisted Rope Or Braided Rope?
8 min readJoin us as we take a deeper dive into rope and the pros and cons of different types of rope construction for bondage.
AdviceMo Bights
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
Consent Frameworks Explained: S.S.C., R.A.C.K. & P.R.I.C.K.
7 min readBecause there’s more to consent in kink than ‘yes’ and ‘no’, these popular BDSM tenets offer consent frameworks for better play.
Culture & KinkAria Vega
Is Kink Political?
6 min readA brief explainer about the intersection of the personal and the political in terms of kink, BDSM and cultural norms.
Culture & KinkAria Vega
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