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episode 21: the ties that (consensually) bind us

Bondage and rope play around just about power and control. It’s also about trust, creativity, emotion, and, believe it or not, creating art.

Certain people once picked up a particularly nice looking rope, or played a game as children in which their friends clumsily tied them up, and something just clicked. It felt nice. It felt like a warm hug. It felt… right. And now, quite a few of them explore ever more intricate bondage techniques to create nothing less than works of erotic art where nudity is optional, the designs ever more intricate, and emotions send them into a realm of pleasure and comfort. Plus, Brussels-based Shibari artist and photographer Nick, a.k.a. IrisRedHorse on FetLife, shares his story of self-discovery one knot at a time with Alex and Ellie.

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Resources and further reading…

– Talking Shibari: A Guide To Rope Related Vocabulary
– A Short History Of Shibari
– Shibari Academy: The Ultimate Guide To Rope