Bondage Rope

Rope bondage or Japanese bondage - here's all the fun you can have with rope

Get your bondage rope ready

Bondage rope is perhaps the most fundamental part of any bondage kit, and is a vital addition to anyone's sex toy collection - and the more, the better. Good bondage rope is soft, strong, well sealed at the ends and resistant to fraying. There are countless ways to use it, and a clever dominant can fashion enough rope into almost anything else; cuffs, a collar, even a gag! The most important thing is to have a pair of shears on hand whenever you're playing with rope; that way, if you need to release someone from a tie quickly and painlessly, you won't be stuck fumbling with knots long after they've used a safeword.

 What is rope bondage?

People have been restraining others with rope for hundreds of years. Rope bondage is precisely that, tying someone up using rope. The rope can be used to wrap or even suspend a person too.

Is shibari different to rope bondage?

Shibari is simply a form of Japanese bondage. Based on ancient techniques used originally to restrain prisoners with rope. The patterns and complexity of knots were used to denote rank. It has developed over time into an erotic form of bondage which focuses on the aesthetics of the tying as much as the practicality of restraining someone.

For those interested in exploring more about shibari, take a look at our extensive course on Japanese rope bondage at the BDSM Training School.

How to do rope bondage safely

It is essential to have a pair of safety scissors or shears with you every time you tie a person up. This is so you can free them easily in case of an emergency. Keep checking circulation as you tie, look out for skin turning blue or if your bunny says they are feeling tingling or pain at all, get them out of the rope straight away. It’s important not to let the rope rest on nerves and pressure points when you are tying someone as this can lead to permanent nerve damage. Most importantly keep communicating throughout your scene, so that any problems can be dealt with immediately.

How to get started with rope bondage

There are many books, on rope bondage and lots of instructional videos online. The best way to get started with rope bondage, however, is to attend a local rope event. Here you can see other people tying and ask questions. You will be able to follow along step by step and do the tying yourself in a safe, supportive environment.

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