“How do start learning?” “How do I progress?” “How do I make friends and find partners?” All your questions and more answered here! Where do I start learning shibari?Start on a Thursday! Our Thursday Jams are dedicated evenings for newcomers to get to know the space and learn some basics during our beginners class. TheContinueContinue reading “How do I learn shibari and make friends? A user guide to Anatomie”
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Quick tips for beginners to improve your rope photography
Written by Kaoru Neve with contributions by Anna Bones. One question that often comes up is: how can I take better rope photos? While this may seem like a simple question at first, it hides many layers. First and foremost, “better rope photos” are inherently tied to “better photos” in general. This means we shouldn’tContinueContinue reading “Quick tips for beginners to improve your rope photography”
9 Things to Consider When Practising Shibari During Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a time of enormous transformation — physically, emotionally, and relationally. For those who practise shibari, this can raise a lot of questions:Is it safe to do rope while pregnant? What needs to change? Can we still feel connected through tying? The short answer is: yes, it’s possible — but it does require adjustments,ContinueContinue reading “9 Things to Consider When Practising Shibari During Pregnancy”
11 Questions to Ask Before Tying with Someone New
Before tying with someone new, there’s a lot to consider—safety, experience, desires, and those little things that create a fulfilling and connected rope scene. Since we all have different approaches to rope, we asked our community what questions they ask (or wish they’d asked) before tying with a new partner. These 11 questions aren’t justContinueContinue reading “11 Questions to Ask Before Tying with Someone New”
6 Simple Etiquette Tips for Navigating Rope Spaces
Starting a new hobby like Shibari can be daunting due to its specific etiquette. Key guidelines include not interrupting during ties, respecting personal rope, knowing space norms, understanding photo policies, and avoiding suspension without proper knowledge. Adhering to these principles fosters a respectful and safe community environment for all participants.
10 Tips to Make Friends at Events
You know that feeling when you’re about to join a new space, event, club, or activity and you think… “Will I be the only new person there?” “Will I fit in?” “Will anyone want to talk to me?” You probably already know these fears are normal and that you’re not alone—but somehow, that still doesn’tContinueContinue reading “10 Tips to Make Friends at Events”
10 years of Anatomie: thoughts about legacy and and ode to our current team – by Anna Bones
As we approach nearly 10 years of running Anatomie, it’s got me thinking on the future – specifically, the legacy we’re creating and what we’ll leave behind.Maybe it’s the fact that I am now a mother, so such thoughts occupy my mind more, but running a space like Anatomie does sometimes feel like parenting. EventuallyContinueContinue reading “10 years of Anatomie: thoughts about legacy and and ode to our current team – by Anna Bones”
7 Essential Tips for Safe Rope Play with New Partners
Tying with a new rope partner is thrilling, no doubt. But as exciting as it is, rope comes with risks. So how do you keep that spark alive while ensuring everyone’s safety? Here’s how.
Shibari: is it Just a Code Word for Sex?
At its core, shibari is an erotic practice. However, does “eroticism” necessarily mean sex? Do intimate moments in rope only happen within sexually charged or romantic encounters? And importantly, does agreeing to engage in rope play imply an expectation of sex?
Notes from Talking Rope: Disability and Kink
Anatomie runs regular “Talking Rope” sessions, in which the community is invited to discuss a variety of topics that relate to shibari. On Feb 25th, Rory Ropes and Jenni Noon facilitated a conversation around disability and rope. Please note, these are the views of people in attendance only.