Ropework photos

[BiBunny]

Of course, darlin. I'm perfectly happy to do something like that.

Though, depending on your reactions, you might find that you have more attention span than you expect. I at least try to make the experience entertaining

LOL. Put a blindfold on me and make it hurt a bit, and my attention span will probably increase exponentially.

 

[Homburg]

LOL. Put a blindfold on me and make it hurt a bit, and my attention span will probably increase exponentially.

I am a very big fan of blindfolds while tying. It tends to make my bottom much more aware of the physical sensation. Good stuff. And pain is always a good thing

 

[Velvet Bubbles]

.. And pain is always a good thing

Not always. But I did notice when M was here in February (yes, he came out for a second visit) that the spankings actually helped w/the pain. Adrenaline can be so nice at times.

 

[Homburg]

Not always. But I did notice when M was here in February (yes, he came out for a second visit) that the spankings actually helped w/the pain. Adrenaline can be so nice at times.

Consensual pain, of course.

 

[Velvet Bubbles]

Consensual pain, of course.

Yeah, I know that's what you meant. I'm just moody. Been having some really bad pain days the last few days. I'm sure missing the pain he gave me though. Mmmm, that was so nice. I can't remember if I asked you this. Gabe took a couple photos of a "tie" (bondage tape) that he took when he was here. Would you mind giving me your two cents on them if I sent them to you? Just to see if we did it right or wrong? I'd appreciate it.

 

[Homburg]

Yeah, I know that's what you meant. I'm just moody. Been having some really bad pain days the last few days. I'm sure missing the pain he gave me though. Mmmm, that was so nice. I can't remember if I asked you this. Gabe took a couple photos of a "tie" (bondage tape) that he took when he was here. Would you mind giving me your two cents on them if I sent them to you? Just to see if we did it right or wrong? I'd appreciate it.

Sure, feel free. Bondage Tape is very, very forgiving. The broad surface area means much less chance of nerve impingement.

 

[sexycaz22]

Spring, the season, is getting in the way. Like every mammal, spring is a time for primal sexual verve. When we play, I rut. Art is sort of there, but mostly I am the Animal. Makes it tough to get the rope out and be artistic when all I want to do is rend and tear, pin her down and fuck.

I'll get it out of my system and go back to making pretty pictures for y'all. I promise.

I knew I meant to say something last night, but could not think what.....now I see this post and remembered.....

Oh gosh what a image!

OK.........*fans self*

 

[faeriefire]

There are plenty of sites and books out there. If you hit the first post here, you'll see a bunch of links. One is to a post that has links to a lot of sites. They don't necessarily go much into nerves and circulatory protection, but offer ties that don't cause problems (generally).

Depends entirely on the complexity of the tie. I can secure wrists in a matter of minutes (faster if I'm using hojo style ties), and I can take an hour plus to get a complex tie done. And remember that it generally takes almost as long to untie as it does to tie.

No sweat on the questions. I'm happy to answer them. Feel free to link that cartoon and I'll tell you whether it looks safe/secure. We've got a cartoon somewhere in the thread on how to tie a karada rope dress. It was quite good.

And hit the index in the first post. The sites I've linked are good ones.

Thank you for the interest, and feel free to ask any questions you might have.

Thanks, I'll definately check out the links and suggested reading. Actually I asked K and he said the cartoon was originally from this thread, but I don't know where as I think the original has been buried in posts I'll attach it even if redundant 'cuz I think it's pretty cool...and also linking a pic that intrigued me when I saw it in a photo post. How long can someone safely maintain that kind of superman pose on their stomach? How flexible does someone need to be in order to tie or be tied? Or is that entirely dependent on the positioning? By the time you go to untie are you both ready to be done? Or do you enjoy the undoing as much as the doing? *scurries off to learn more about knots and gaging rope*

 

[Homburg]

I knew I meant to say something last night, but could not think what.....now I see this post and remembered.....

Oh gosh what a image!

OK.........*fans self*

Heh

 

[Homburg]

Thanks, I'll definately check out the links and suggested reading. Actually I asked K and he said the cartoon was originally from this thread, but I don't know where as I think the original has been buried in posts I'll attach it even if redundant 'cuz I think it's pretty cool...and also linking a pic that intrigued me when I saw it in a photo post. How long can someone safely maintain that kind of superman pose on their stomach? How flexible does someone need to be in order to tie or be tied? Or is that entirely dependent on the positioning? By the time you go to untie are you both ready to be done? Or do you enjoy the undoing as much as the doing? *scurries off to learn more about knots and gaging rope*

Time in pose depepnds on flexibility, type of tie, impingement issues, etc. And flexibility needs depend on position and tie. The more flexible, the better, of course, but anyone can be tied, no matter how inflexible.

Untying is all part of the experience, and can be enjoyable. Generally though, the bottom is done, and untying is accomplished with as much speed as is safe.

The pic you posted is a wrist-to-ankle tie commonly referred to as a western hogtie. I don't tie them, as they put the wrists is a serious stress position, and can lead to dislocation of the wrist. Yes, it can be done, and, no, it's not crazy unsafe, but the Japanese version is safer and more secure, so I use that one.

 

[faeriefire]

What does the Japanese version look like? (Visual-learner) inquisitve minds want to know...

 

[Homburg]

What does the Japanese version look like? (Visual-learner) inquisitve minds want to know...

http://forum.literotica.com/showpost.php?p=25227439&postcount=519

It looks like that. The primary difference is that the ankles are tied to the chest harness, not the wrists. The wrists are secured behind the back seperately, and this allows them to be released seperately should pressure on the wrists and shoulders become excessive.

 

[sexycaz22]

Heh

What? *looking so innocently*

 

[Homburg]

What? *looking so innocently*

 

[sexycaz22]

Seriously, what's up with this devil face?????

 

[faeriefire]

http://forum.literotica.com/showpost.php?p=25227439&postcount=519

It looks like that. The primary difference is that the ankles are tied to the chest harness, not the wrists. The wrists are secured behind the back seperately, and this allows them to be released seperately should pressure on the wrists and shoulders become excessive.

Oh my! Very pretty. Cool contrast with colors too

 

[Homburg]

Oh my! Very pretty. Cool contrast with colors too

Thank you =)

 

[Homburg]

The following is a bit of a big deal. Esinem (I've linked to videos of him) is putting together a nerve damage database for ropework. It's an abitious project, and he has a few medical types working with him on it. I wanted to post the info about it here just in case anyone had any input of their own.

Nerve damage is probably the most common injury caused by ropework, and the most insidious. It's serious business, and why rope should not be approached casually, and suspension should certainly not be approached casually (I sure don't).

Reprinted with permission.

As a result of the lack of easily understandable information on the
vulnerable areas, and due to poor technique, many avoidable nerve
injuries occur. Worst of all, we are not learning as much as we should
by our experiences as these are often kept quiet and not subjected to
peer review. Consequently, the same mistakes are made and more people
get hurt.

In response to this problem, I am attempting to compile a series of
studies to address this deficiency. Initially, I will be focusing upon
suspension related injuries as this seems to be the main source of
problems. The first part will clearly show on real bodies the location
of the vulnerable points and discuss the risks. It examines commonly
used suspension ties, starting with the box-tie or takate-kote. The
initial draft of this document is here:

http://www.esinem.com/misc/nerve damage part 1.pdf

Please feel free to e-mail me with any comments or additions. In the
second part, I will attempt to identify the most common errors.

In order to aid research, I have put a database on AdultRopeArt in the
Databases section:

Nerve Injury Database


If you are not already a member of ARA, you should consider joining if
you have an interest in the practical side of rope. Please contribute
details to the database, anonymously if your prefer, of any nerve
damage incidents you have experienced. Alternatively, email me at
bruce@esinem.com with full details, including if possible photos.

Bruce is doing a service to the kink community here, and I really laud him for it. This could be a major resource if it works as intended.

And ARA is a killer list.

 

[rida]

As someone that has a tendency of always worrying about what could go wrong, I am very happy to read about this project.

And as Esinem said, because people is not prone to share info on when something goes wrong, many avoidable injuries get repeated.

It is a great project! Expecially from the point of view of a wanna-be (and hopefully some days will be) rope-bunny.

Thank you for the link!

 

[Homburg]

It is good stuff. So far (knock on wood) I'v enot caused any nerve issues. If I do, I will post. This project is just too good not to support.

 

[Homburg]

Tied a lovely, amazing girl this weekend. No pictures unfortunately. I've said many times that I would not take photos unless the person was completely comfortable with them.

It was a breast harness, and tied her wrists to her throat/collarbone area. Then did a crab tie on each leg (tying the calf to the thigh, keeping the leg bent completely), then tied the crab ties to the sides of the breast harness. Did a few more things after that, but it was more along the lines of tying to allow sexual access, which is my recent theme. Once I get more ties that I like, I'll try to post some example photos. This one worked well enough, but had some issues that I need to work on design-wise.

 

[pappyld04]

Shibari book.

The Seductive Art of Japanese Bondage -by- Midori I had to get mine from - www.greenerypress.com - I got mine 10+yrs. ago but can't recall the price.

 

[alexanna]

month or so ago now

http://www.pixcastle.com/pic/12936HcvLb/259170.jpg

 

[Homburg]

Good stuff, thank you for sharing!

I need to do some tying in places that are photo friendly. Or, y'know, remember to grab my camera when I tie at home...

 

[alexanna]

Hoping for some of those "tying for sexual access" ties you speak of tonight. If so i will encourage picture taking. i may just be in for a basic beating though as my ass is decidedly not sore which makes for a rather cranky alex.