Shibari

[inthrutheoutdoor]

We experimented with BDSM almost 20 years ago. My wife was into it much more than me, and after a year or so, her masochistic desires emerged and I found myself unwilling to push past certain points, which frustrated her. I agreed that she could pursue her desires with experienced Doms only, and she went through six or seven over the following several years. Most of her experiences were good, some not so good. She was always fascinated by rope play and wanted to find someone who was a master of Shibari, but it never happened. I am betting she would be up for it still, and I would love to see it play out.

 

[IdahoExec]

I learned Shibari at three weekend workshops taught by "Two Knotty Boys" (JD and Dan) in San Francisco in the late 90's / early 2000's. They were great. Very thorough, very hands on, step by step. Most people equate Shibari with suspension. But that's only the most advanced form. Shibari simply means "tying." The better term is Kinbaku-bi which means "the artistry of tight binding." I don't think anyone is teaching public workshops any longer. And I have no idea what became of the Knotty Boys. But I still practice Japanese style rope work when I have opportunity and a willing, female partner.