Whether you’re or consider yourself a bona fide kinxpert (that’s “kink expert,” in case that wasn’t clear), one thing about is that there is more to learn. Hence why we’re on a never-ending journey to provide you with the kind of top-notch kink-ed your high school health class definitely didn’t. Which brings us to today’s lesson.
Hi, let’s talk about a form of that is definitely not for the under-educated: shibari. Shibari, or kinbaku, is the art of Japanese rope tying. It falls under the “B” in BDSM— .
Kinbaku actually means “tight binding” and shibari means “tying.” “Shibari, or Japanese rope bondage, is a style of play that comes from Japan and is firmly rooted in the adult entertainment and image-making industry of the early 20th century,” says sex educator , author of and founder of and . “It originated as an underground form of culturally specific erotic fantasy play that centers on the erotic nostalgia of bygone eras.
” It’s a true art form that takes great skill and practice—we’re talking tying people into human chandeliers and tying countless, intricate knots for hours on end. Mastering Shibari can take years and of dedication. This advanced kink practice isn’t for everyone, but for the (deeply patient) shibari lover, it is everything.
Sex expert , a certified kinbaku instructor, says shibari’s appeal is layered and can be almost spiritual: “It’s the erotic nature, blend of pleasure and pain or restraint, and the i.
