A little history

Japanese bondage

Shibari, the art of Japanese bondage, kinbaku

japanese bondage art

Shibari has its origins in the Japanese tradition of Hojōjutsu, a martial art that involves tying prisoners with knots specific to their class or social status.

Subsequently, this practice was used as a form of meditation and relaxation. Suspended in the air, hampered by an interlacing of ropes and knots, the bodies at the mercy relax and abandon themselves.

Commonly referred to as shibari ("tying" in Japanese), the practice is more traditionally called "kinbaku", which refers to the act of holding someone with an intention. If today the technique is almost exclusively linked to Bondage (the letter B of the acronym BDSM), it has its origins in a completely different context. Shibari version 2022 is similar to a practice (sexual or not) which accentuates the relationship of trust between two partners and explores other erotic areas.

Shibari: how to get started?

As with all sexual experiences, whether new or not, consent is essential. Then, it is essential to communicate your limits strictly before starting. With your partner, start a clear discussion about what you are looking for through this experience, what is tolerable and what is not. Communication is key for everything to go well. In addition, you can think of a word, which your partner could understand, when things go too far, there is a limit not to cross or you want to stop.

All you have to do is take the plunge!