Podcast

EP 52 | HITCHIN KITTEN

"Rope should be taught as a series of decisions rather than patterns," Hitchin Kitten suggests, emphasizing dynamic choices over rigid forms.

HHITCHIN KITTEN

00:00 / --:--

Shibari Study Podcast: EP 52 | HITCHIN KITTEN

Transcript

[00:00:08] Wren Hello to all my guys, gals and non-binary pals. Welcome to the Shibari Study podcast. I'm your host, Wren. Shibari Study is an online learning resource offering video tutorials for beginners or advanced practitioners. Whether you're brand new to the world of shibari and needing to learn the basics, or a seasoned rigger or rope bottom seeking inspiration to push your practice to new places, there's something for you at shibaristudy.com. Today, I'm talking to Hitchin Kitten. HK uses they/she pronouns and is a kitten-ish rope witch and (…) switch that likes her (…) to be whimsically delicious. HK is also the facilitator of Hitchin (…) in Portland, Oregon. How's it going, HK? How are you?

Featuring

H
W

Find us on

Try these next

Explore more conversations from the Shibari Study Podcast.

EP 56 | LAODAI

Rope isn't just about knots—it's about connection, emotion, and the art of shared vulnerability. In this episode, Davide journey of finding purpose in rope, balancing aesthetics and safety, and embracing growth through introspection.

Podcast

EP 55 | SUPAKU SPARKS

"Every good story starts with a hardware store." Sparks shares his journey into shibari, from learning rope with his wife to studying under Kanna. He explores communication, consent, emotional connection, and creative sadism, offering personal insights into building meaningful rope experiences.

Podcast

EP 54 | LAVENDER

Lavender emphasizes breaking down barriers by sharing knowledge and creating inclusive spaces. She explores her journey into kink and rope, the value of emotional connection, dismantling gatekeeping, and building community through intentionality and shared experiences.

Podcast

EP 53 | GANDALF

Gandalf discusses their unique approach to rope, exploring themes of memory, vulnerability, and connection. They share insights on teaching, the emotional impact of touch, and creating spaces for authenticity and intentionality in rope practice.

Podcast

EP 51 | DUAL DEMONS

Devon and Cass discuss their evolving experiences with rope bondage, chronic pain, and navigating personal trauma. They explore communication, consent, and collaboration in kink, offering insights into how pain and power dynamics shape their connection both on and off stage.

Podcast

EP 50 | AXEL

"I can't wait to learn what my rope style is!" Axel discusses her journey into kink, navigating whitewashed kink spaces, the emotional depth of rope bottoming, and the personal growth she’s experienced through self-tying and exploring the intersection of mental health and kink.

Podcast
Go to Library