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”
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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”
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.
Knowing the Ropes: etiquette for newbies
It can be tricky to navigate an unfamiliar environment without knowing what’s expected. So here we are: some common rope-related etiquette according to our community.
Introducing The Wheel of Consent: When “Hell yes!” and “No way,” just aren’t enough.
However well we align with our partners, it’s unlikely that we are able to say an enthusiastic, “Hell yes!” to every single thing they enjoy, every single time they want to do it. Enter: The Wheel of Consent.
Consent, Power Exchange, and the Myth of “Just Say No”
A lot of folx in the kink scene enjoy playing with Power Exchange in their scenes. These can be an empowering and positive vehicle for exploring vulnerability and trust within mutually consenting partnerships. But are you fetishising implicit power imbalances? Or are you attracted to freely given and explicitly negotiated exchanges of power? The internet isContinueContinue reading “Consent, Power Exchange, and the Myth of “Just Say No””