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Why Is Taboo Such a Turn-On?

Getting off on a little “deviant” behavior may be a feeling well known by most kinksters, but what is it that makes being naughty so damn nice?

Post-Shibari Blues: What Is Rope Drop & How To Deal With It

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

VVelvetine

Why (I Think) BDSM Checklists Are Bullshit

A BDSM test, fetish checklist or exhaustive list of kinks to check off or check out might sound like it takes the guesswork out of kinky play, but are the ways we connect really that basic?

Rope Bondage & Chronic Pain: If You’re Not The One In Pain

Tying with a rope partner who experiences chronic pain is a chance to advocate for accessibility and expand your own practice in the process. Here’s how to start showing up…

AAlmond

What Comes After Aftercare?

Why what I need now might not be what I’ll need later (and because some experiences really do ask for chocolate).

Free7 min to read

Is Kink Therapy?

Going to a Domme for your mommy issues? BDSM instead of SSRIs? And let’s not even get started on CBT… Aria Vega asks what we’re all thinking: is kink actually therapeutic?

Shibari Self-Tying For Beginners: What You Should Know

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…

How To Vet A Kink Space: A Practical Guide

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.

Free11 min to read

Microbondage: A Little Idea For More Creative Shibari

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…

AAstrid

Free13 min read

Holding Both Ends: What Switching In Rope Stands To Teach Us

Switching in shibari - that is, moving between the roles of tying or being tied - offers more than new rope skills or experiences. Instead, it might just shift your perspective entirely.

Free7 min read

Why “Good Communication” In BDSM Is Harder Than We Think

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.

5 Shibari Drills Classes To Hone Your Rope Skills

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

Introduction To Shibari: A Brief Explainer

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...

Meet The Shibari Study Instructors: Gorgone

A familiar face to Shibari Study fans and rope bondage nerds alike, Gorgone’s passion and vision have left an indelible mark on the shibari world.

Free14 min read

To Box Tie Or Not To Box Tie? The Big Debate

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…

Shibari For Lovers: 5 Sexy Bondage Ties To Learn Together

Ready to add a kinky twist to your sex life? Just add rope. Here are five spicy Shibari Study classes that put the ‘bonding’ in rope bondage, plus five bonus classes to take your play into overtime…

On Seiu Ito And The Origins Of Kinbaku

Seiu 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.

What You Don’t See: Getting Real About Bodies In Rope

We all look, feel and move differently in bondage. Five rope bottoms share the unseen “limitations” that shape their practice and how they’ve learned to love their bodies in rope.

TTeddy

Bound For Pleasure: A Kinky Gift Guide For BDSM Beginners

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…

Ties That Bind: Cultivating Connection in Rope Relationships

This Valentine’s month, let the lovers have their hearts and chocolates and allow shibari to be a tool to cultivate intimacy in the not-so-obvious romances in your life.

Free10 mins read

Tending The Thread: Practicing Rope With Purpose In 2026

Every rope session is an opportunity to welcome more intentionality into your shibari practice. If the new year has you feeling inspired, here’s how to start…

Free12 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.

“I’m A Shibari Beginner, What Do I Need?”

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).

When To Retire Your Shibari Rope

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…

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Why Is Taboo Such a Turn-On?

Getting off on a little “deviant” behavior may be a feeling well known by most kinksters, but what is it that makes being naughty so damn nice?

Post-Shibari Blues: What Is Rope Drop & How To Deal With It

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

VVelvetine

Why (I Think) BDSM Checklists Are Bullshit

A BDSM test, fetish checklist or exhaustive list of kinks to check off or check out might sound like it takes the guesswork out of kinky play, but are the ways we connect really that basic?

Rope Bondage & Chronic Pain: If You’re Not The One In Pain

Tying with a rope partner who experiences chronic pain is a chance to advocate for accessibility and expand your own practice in the process. Here’s how to start showing up…

AAlmond

What Comes After Aftercare?

Why what I need now might not be what I’ll need later (and because some experiences really do ask for chocolate).

Free7 min to read

Is Kink Therapy?

Going to a Domme for your mommy issues? BDSM instead of SSRIs? And let’s not even get started on CBT… Aria Vega asks what we’re all thinking: is kink actually therapeutic?

Shibari Self-Tying For Beginners: What You Should Know

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…

How To Vet A Kink Space: A Practical Guide

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.

Free11 min to read

Microbondage: A Little Idea For More Creative Shibari

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…

AAstrid

Free13 min read

Holding Both Ends: What Switching In Rope Stands To Teach Us

Switching in shibari - that is, moving between the roles of tying or being tied - offers more than new rope skills or experiences. Instead, it might just shift your perspective entirely.

Free7 min read

Why “Good Communication” In BDSM Is Harder Than We Think

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.

5 Shibari Drills Classes To Hone Your Rope Skills

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

Introduction To Shibari: A Brief Explainer

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...

Meet The Shibari Study Instructors: Gorgone

A familiar face to Shibari Study fans and rope bondage nerds alike, Gorgone’s passion and vision have left an indelible mark on the shibari world.

Free14 min read

To Box Tie Or Not To Box Tie? The Big Debate

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…

Shibari For Lovers: 5 Sexy Bondage Ties To Learn Together

On Seiu Ito And The Origins Of Kinbaku

Seiu 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.

What You Don’t See: Getting Real About Bodies In Rope

We all look, feel and move differently in bondage. Five rope bottoms share the unseen “limitations” that shape their practice and how they’ve learned to love their bodies in rope.

TTeddy

Bound For Pleasure: A Kinky Gift Guide For BDSM Beginners

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…

Ties That Bind: Cultivating Connection in Rope Relationships

This Valentine’s month, let the lovers have their hearts and chocolates and allow shibari to be a tool to cultivate intimacy in the not-so-obvious romances in your life.

Free10 mins read

Tending The Thread: Practicing Rope With Purpose In 2026

Every rope session is an opportunity to welcome more intentionality into your shibari practice. If the new year has you feeling inspired, here’s how to start…

Free12 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.

“I’m A Shibari Beginner, What Do I Need?”

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).

When To Retire Your Shibari Rope

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…