Naughty or Knotty
If you want to get all tied up this holiday season, but in a sexy artistic, and erotic way you should consider Shibari or rope bondage. It is more comfortable than tying yourself or your partner up with ribbon or tinsel. Shibari is a Japanese form of rope bondage that is more than just being tied up with rope, it is about the art of tying wit rope. This means that intricate designs are created with the rope. Rope bondage is similar to shibari, but different because it does not focus on the artistic aspect of rope tying. The thing to remember about the difference of the two is the focus on art. Regardless of which you choose to engage in, shibari or rope bondage, it is important to make sure you educated before tying knots on yourself of your partner.
Learning the Ropes
Before engaging in shibari or rope bondage you are going to want to get educated because there are a lot of intricacies about using rope in an erotic way. The first thing you are going to want to do is learn about safety measures for rope. This means understanding how to measure tightness to make sure circulation isn’t being cut off and damage isn’t being done. After you learn the safety aspects you can venture into the world of the rope, because there are various types of rope that can be used for shibari and rope bondage. The most common types of rope you are going to see are cotton, jute, hemp, and synthetic. Cotton, jute and hemp rope are natural rope materials and synthetic is as its name says. Depending on what you want to do with your rope that is going to impact the choice you make. Some ropes are a better choice for more intense activities like rope suspension while others are better for holding more artistic shapes. Do your research on rope types and which are best for which activities so that you can make the best decision and be well prepared for your knotty fun.
Why Get All Tied Up
If shibari and rope bondage are new to you, you might be considering why do it. There are a few reasons why people enjoy and engage in shibari and rope bondage. One reason is the intimacy of creating erotic art with your partner. It can be highly erotic to experience being tied by a partner and enjoying the beauty created together. Shibari and rope bondage is also highly popular because it allows for arousal to get sexual activity started. Think of it, your partner is gently touching your body as they tie you up, and you feel the sexual excitement coursing through you with every knot and tie being done. Another reason people enjoy it is because of the sensation. Being tied up can create new feelings of stimulation for the person being tied. Shibari and rope bondage are highly individualized experiences and the reason of why can and does differ from person to person, so whatever you reason of why if you are enjoying it, that is all that matters.
Make Your Knotty Fun More Naughty
If you are wanting to get knotty be sure to have all the necessary safety materials close by. Any form of rope play requires safety shears in arms reach at all times. You are also going to want to make sure you and your partner are being highly communicative during any type of rope bondage to make sure that nothing is too tight or hurting anyone. Now go get your rope and get tied up because let’s be real, the knotty list is the best place to be.
