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”
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”
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.
Can you clean jute ropes?
A lot of people enjoy shibari with a side of sex. So, how do we look after our rope to make sure it feels good for everyone involved?
Should we Use Safe Words in Shibari?
Traditionally, safe words are used to slow down or pause play. This works pretty well for the most part. Popular safe words are words that aren’t often used in play (such as “pineapple”, although no shame to those of you who do incorporate pineapples into your play) or graded systems, like numerical scales or traffic lights.