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Parfois, je veux juste arrêter de ressentir
Diary of a Baby Rope Top

Parfois, je veux juste arrêter de ressentir

Lorsque mon esprit anxieux refuse de se calmer, un travail de corde intense m'apporte quelque chose que le reste de la vie ne peut pas m'apporter : une présence totale et ponctuelle.

By Kajira Blue
Je suis très doué pour repousser les gens
Diary of a Baby Rope Top

Je suis très doué pour repousser les gens

Je demande la connexion, puis je me fige quand elle arrive. Notes sur l'évitement, le perfectionnisme et le fait d'essayer de se montrer quand même - dans la pratique de la corde et partout ailleurs.

By Kajira Blue
Neck Rope

Neck Rope

Rope is already a risky activity. Putting rope around the neck even more so. Yet, some people *do* do it. The beginner's rule about neck rope is "Don't", but as people advance, if they want to explore neck rope, a more nuanced set of rules is needed...

By Lazarus Redmayne
Première fête de la corde pour bébé
Diary of a Baby Rope Top

Première fête de la corde pour bébé

Ma première fête de la corde en tant que baby rope top - des affirmations du Maître avant de partir, un gote shibari prudent avec l'hôte, et une salle pleine de philosophes.

By Kajira Blue
Invitations à des fêtes et incertitude
Diary of a Baby Rope Top

Invitations à des fêtes et incertitude

J'ai été invité à une fête de la corde - et je suis anxieux. Notes sur l'anxiété sociale, le syndrome de l'imposteur et la question "Suis-je assez cordiste ?" avant que la porte ne s'ouvre.

By Kajira Blue
Ajustement sur mesure
Diary of a Baby Rope Top

Ajustement sur mesure

Un harnais de poitrine à pentagramme avec Hekate - trois raccords, un retour d'information minutieux et le territoire inconnu de l'intimité physique sans contexte sexuel.

By Kajira Blue
Qualité et rôle de la perfection
Diary of a Baby Rope Top

Qualité et rôle de la perfection

Avez-vous parfois l'impression que rien de ce que vous faites ne vaut la peine ? Comme si chaque tentative d'être ce que vous voulez s'écroulait ? C'est le cas, parfois. Comme en ce moment.

By Kajira Blue
Top 5 Best Shibari Ties for Beginners

Top 5 Best Shibari Ties for Beginners

Discover the Top 5 Best Introductory Shibari Ties in this essential guide to rope bondage for beginners. Explore Shibari safely and confidently with these easy and simple ties.

By Lazarus Redmayne
Master the 4 Fundamental Knots

Master the 4 Fundamental Knots

These four knots are the fundamental building blocks of shibari. Understand these, then go on to use them to build core rope bondage techniques like the Single Column, Double Column and more.

By Lazarus Redmayne
Le printemps est arrivé, mettons du piment dans la vie !
Spicy Date Nights

Le printemps est arrivé, mettons du piment dans la vie !

Le premier article de Spicy Date Nights : des idées de rendez-vous à petit budget, des arguments en faveur d'une intimité programmée, des légumes verts pour Saag Paneer, et une corde de relaxation à faible pression.

By Kajira Blue Redmayne
S'unir à Hekate pour la première fois
Diary of a Baby Rope Top

S'unir à Hekate pour la première fois

C'est la première fois que j'attache une autre personne - un Shinju, des colonnes doubles, une échelle de jambe, et le Maître m'a appris à prendre plus d'espace physique en tant que jeune femme.

By Kajira Blue
Comment les rapprochements peuvent nous séparer
Diary of a Baby Rope Top

Comment les rapprochements peuvent nous séparer

Pourquoi la perversité - et la connexion - s'estompent dans les partenariats à long terme, et ce que la pratique intentionnelle de la corde m'a appris sur la façon de rester curieux à l'égard des personnes que je connais déjà.

By Kajira Blue
Surprise, une date limite !
Diary of a Baby Rope Top

Surprise, une date limite !

Une invitation surprise à faire du bondage à la Rubber Ball USA - et un objectif SMART de 92 jours pour passer d'une corde de bébé à un bondage confiant, répétable et prêt à être présenté au public.

By Kajira Blue
1-2-3 Column Ties

1-2-3 Column Ties

Is it a Double Column Tie just because it contains two wrists? Is there such thing as a Triple Column Tie?

By Lazarus Redmayne
Transformation de l'espace
Diary of a Baby Rope Top

Transformation de l'espace

Préparer mon espace de cordes pour le premier invité : un aspirateur, quelques plantes, des lumières chaudes et un détour sur la façon dont les smartphones font de moi un hôte plus mauvais que je ne veux l'être.

By Kajira Blue
Le problème avec les fonds en corde...
Diary of a Baby Rope Top

Le problème avec les fonds en corde...

Sur le chaos de l'ordonnancement de la recherche d'une corde en dehors d'une relation, la construction d'une identité de corde qui m'est propre, et les qualités de corde que j'admire le plus.

By Kajira Blue
Conditionnement et préparation
Diary of a Baby Rope Top

Conditionnement et préparation

J'ai préparé mon premier kit de cordes - de l'huile de jojoba pour le conditionnement, des nœuds plats qui tiennent, et la leçon que des cordes parfaites ne feront pas de moi un meilleur gréeur.

By Kajira Blue
L'art de la cravate
Diary of a Baby Rope Top

L'art de la cravate

Sur l'art délicat de l'autofixation - créer l'ambiance, choisir un tutoriel, et la différence entre s'entraîner seul et s'entraîner avec quelqu'un d'autre.

By Kajira Blue
Choisir *mes* cordes
Diary of a Baby Rope Top

Choisir *mes* cordes

Les cordes de chanvre que j'ai coupées il y a un an sont restées dans mon placard pendant une année difficile. Je les ramasse maintenant - et je vois de près à quoi ressemble la voix de l'imposteur.

By Kajira Blue
Pourquoi est-ce que je veux faire cela ?
Diary of a Baby Rope Top

Pourquoi est-ce que je veux faire cela ?

La première entrée. Pourquoi j'entame ce voyage au sommet de la corde maintenant : faire de l'art, contribuer davantage au travail de mon partenaire, et récupérer l'agence dans un monde qui se désagrège.

By Kajira Blue
Comparison is the Thief of Joy

Comparison is the Thief of Joy

“Comparison is the Thief of Joy” … but it doesn’t have to be!

By Lazarus Redmayne
Adapting Ties for Various Bodies & Needs

Adapting Ties for Various Bodies & Needs

Actions speak louder than words. Demonstrate that you care for your partner by adapting your ties for their particular needs. Most ties can be modified to work with a wide range of different body types using only a few techniques.

By Lazarus Redmayne
Building Blocks - Simple Strap Nodes

Building Blocks - Simple Strap Nodes

Here are three common approaches to creating nodes when making simple, one-wrap straps … and why you might choose one over another.

By Lazarus Redmayne
Outdoor Scenes & Photography

Outdoor Scenes & Photography

Free Sample of CAS Considerations for outdoor scenes or photo shoots

By Lazarus Redmayne
Updates to Foundations of Rope Bondage

Updates to Foundations of Rope Bondage

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By Lazarus Redmayne
The Box Tie Position

The Box Tie Position

Box Ties are popular with rope enthusiasts. Learn more about this position and things you can do to make it more comfortable.

By Lazarus Redmayne
Getting Started

Getting Started

If you’ve been wondering how you can safely (and consensually) tie up a partner, you’ve come to the right place!

By Lazarus Redmayne
Special Offer - Suspiria Rope Bundle

Special Offer - Suspiria Rope Bundle

Special Offer; Rope from my affiliates for the Suspiria Rope Dress + a free month on TheDuchy when you sign up.

By Lazarus Redmayne
Small Fiber Neuropathy

Small Fiber Neuropathy

A person with SFN may experience pain or other sensations in ways or to degrees that you might not expect.

By Lazarus Redmayne
Predicament Bondage - DIY Edition

Predicament Bondage - DIY Edition

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By Lazarus Redmayne
Understanding "the Scene"

Understanding "the Scene"

"The Scene" or "The Community" is a vibrant subculture. Like all subcultures, they have expectations that you need to understand and respect if you are to be successful.

By Lazarus Redmayne
Nerves & Circulation

Nerves & Circulation

Understanding nerves and circulation and how they may be impacted by rope is critical to reducing the risk of rope bondage.

By Lazarus Redmayne
Risks When Using Rope

Risks When Using Rope

Rope bondage is not safe. There are risks. Your #1 priority is to make sure you understand and manage those risks.

By Lazarus Redmayne
A Framework for Successful BDSM Encounters

A Framework for Successful BDSM Encounters

If you include these important elements, you are much more likely to have a successful BDSM (or other) encounter.

By Lazarus Redmayne
Finding a Potential Rope Partner

Finding a Potential Rope Partner

If you are looking for a partner with whom to explore rope, go where such people may be more easily found!

By Lazarus Redmayne
Vetting a Potential Rope Partner

Vetting a Potential Rope Partner

So you met someone that you think you might like to do rope with. Vet them first! See if they are known to the local community and what reputation they have.

By Lazarus Redmayne
General Scene Negotiation & Planning

General Scene Negotiation & Planning

This is the foundation of authentic, informed consent.

By Lazarus Redmayne
Setting Up & Conducting a Scene

Setting Up & Conducting a Scene

The time has arrived for the scene you negotiated and planned. Take time beforehand to set things up for success!

By Lazarus Redmayne
Aftercare & Post-Scene Processing

Aftercare & Post-Scene Processing

The few minutes immediately after your scene are incredibly important in creating a wonderful overall experience.

By Lazarus Redmayne
Continuing Your Rope Education

Continuing Your Rope Education

When people engage in BDSM activities, they put tremendous trust in each other. There are risks. You need to understand those risks and manage them.

By Lazarus Redmayne
Consent

Consent

Consent is the Cornerstone of Everything We Do. Without it, much of what we do would legally be assault.

By Lazarus Redmayne
Handling Rope While Tying

Handling Rope While Tying

Understanding how to move rope efficiently, add more if you need to, use up extra rope at the end and modify a tie for different body types are all important skills.

By Lazarus Redmayne
Handling - Using Up Extra Rope

Handling - Using Up Extra Rope

How to use up extra rope when your main tie is complete.

By Lazarus Redmayne
Handling - Locking Off

Handling - Locking Off

When instructions just say "lock it off" it usually means that it doesn't really matter how. Here are a few common ways.

By Lazarus Redmayne
Handling - Moving Rope

Handling - Moving Rope

How to move rope like an experienced rigger!

By Lazarus Redmayne
Chair Ties (A Mini Course)

Chair Ties (A Mini Course)

A modular mini-course showing many ways to tie your partner to a chair!

By Lazarus Redmayne
Winning Photos!

Winning Photos!

Themed Photo Contests on our Discord server

By Lazarus Redmayne
Speed Bondage (Class)

Speed Bondage (Class)

An instructor resource for those teaching speed bondage based on the Prusik knot

By Lazarus Redmayne
Foundations of Rope Bondage (Class)

Foundations of Rope Bondage (Class)

An instructor resource intended for those teaching an introductory class on Rope Bondage

By Lazarus Redmayne
Scene Negotiation Forms

Scene Negotiation Forms

Here are some forms to help guide negotiations prior to a scene.

By Lazarus Redmayne
Rope 101/102 Instructor Resources

Rope 101/102 Instructor Resources

An instructor resource intended for those teaching an introductory class on Rope Bondage

By Lazarus Redmayne
BDSM 101/102 Instructor Resources

BDSM 101/102 Instructor Resources

An instructor resource intended for those teaching an introductory class on BDSM

By Lazarus Redmayne
A BDSM Experience and Curiosity Checklist

A BDSM Experience and Curiosity Checklist

What is a "Hell, Yes!!"? What is a "Hell, No!"? What is a "?" Explore the list to expand your horizons!

By Lazarus Redmayne
A Kinky Education List

A Kinky Education List

Some people are just here for the artistry, some people want to learn more. Here is a good place to start for both new and experienced players.

By Lazarus Redmayne
Corsets (a mini-course)

Corsets (a mini-course)

Learn the building blocks so you can easily design your own rope corset!

By Lazarus Redmayne
Ball Ties - Core

Ball Ties - Core

There are *many* ways to tie your partner into a ball. This tutorial shows you over 1600 of them…

By Lazarus Redmayne
Ball Ties - Examples 2-7

Ball Ties - Examples 2-7

Here are a few examples of tying your partner into a ball. Do the 'Ball Ties' tutorial first!

By Lazarus Redmayne
Ball Ties - Example 1

Ball Ties - Example 1

This is one simple way to tie your partner into a helpless ball!

By Lazarus Redmayne
Creating a Scene

Creating a Scene

Full Members Only - Using multiple ties in combination to create amazing scenes!

By Lazarus Redmayne
Choosing Rope

Choosing Rope

What type of rope should you use?

By Lazarus Redmayne
3 Useful Rope Lengths & Thicknesses

3 Useful Rope Lengths & Thicknesses

What thicknesses and lengths of rope should I have in my kit?

By Lazarus Redmayne
Bra (A Mini Course)

Bra (A Mini Course)

This tutorial gives you the building blocks so you can design your own bra!

By Lazarus Redmayne
Bamboo Bondage

Bamboo Bondage

The use of bamboo in a bondage scene is evocative. This course walks you through the concepts from beginner to advanced

By Lazarus Redmayne
Finding a local mentor

Finding a local mentor

There are many people out there that can help give you face-to-face training and mentorship. How do you find them?

By Lazarus Redmayne
Bamboo Suspension Friction

Bamboo Suspension Friction

Very fast friction. Great for around wider hard points like bamboo or pipe

By Lazarus Redmayne
Anchoring a Horizontal Pole to a Hard Point

Anchoring a Horizontal Pole to a Hard Point

How to anchor a horizontal pole of bamboo or a pipe to overhead hard points

By Lazarus Redmayne
Hashira Anchor

Hashira Anchor

How to tie a hard point to a vertical beam, tree, pole, etc...

By Lazarus Redmayne
Hashira (Vertical Beam) Shibari

Hashira (Vertical Beam) Shibari

A few of the *many* ways to tie your partner to a vertical beam, column, post, pole, etc...

By Lazarus Redmayne
Bamboo Bondage - Frames

Bamboo Bondage - Frames

A variety of bondage frames and a few ideas of what you can do with them!

By Lazarus Redmayne
Bamboo Bondage - Elbow Lock

Bamboo Bondage - Elbow Lock

Takezao Shibari - Bondage with a single pole of bamboo - Elbow lock version

By Lazarus Redmayne
Bamboo Bondage - Yoke

Bamboo Bondage - Yoke

Takezao Shibari - Bondage with a single pole of bamboo - Elbow lock version

By Lazarus Redmayne
Bamboo Bondage - Anchoring a pole to your partner

Bamboo Bondage - Anchoring a pole to your partner

Two ways to attach a pole to your partner so they cannot slide it out of position

By Lazarus Redmayne
Bamboo Bondage - Attaching

Bamboo Bondage - Attaching

A variety of ways to attach your partner to a pole or a frame

By Lazarus Redmayne
Lashings

Lashings

Lashings connect two pieces of bamboo (two sticks, two dowels, whatever) together ... used to create bondage frames

By Lazarus Redmayne
Flogger Forge!

Flogger Forge!

Flogger Forge - Learn how to make your own custom floggers from rope!

By Lazarus Redmayne
Stretching for ... Access from Behind

Stretching for ... Access from Behind

If you like being taken from behind, it is fun to have good hip flexibility so you can bend over comfortably

By Lazarus Redmayne
Building Core Strength

Building Core Strength

Whether you would like to hold your hips up or be more comfortable in suspension, core strength is key

By Lazarus Redmayne
Stretching for Box Ties

Stretching for Box Ties

The key to being able to do a box tie or to get your elbows close together is flexibility in your *shoulders*

By Lazarus Redmayne
Building Blocks - Junctions

Building Blocks - Junctions

What choices you have when two ropes cross each other -- Twist, Crossing Hitch, Cow Hitch -- and how they are related

By Lazarus Redmayne
Burlington Bowline - Old Version

Burlington Bowline - Old Version

A very fast, very stable single column tie. Once you master it, it takes only 20-30 seconds to tie

By Lazarus Redmayne
Coiling & Storing Rope

Coiling & Storing Rope

Here are a few ways to coil and/or store your ropes

By Lazarus Redmayne
Gote Shibari

Gote Shibari

Gote Shibari (aka the "Takate Kote" or "TK") is an very popular box tie used by riggers around the world!

By Lazarus Redmayne
Frictions

Frictions

Frictions are used to connect two bands of rope together tightly so that they support each other and don't slip out of position

By Lazarus Redmayne
Your First Suspension – Basic Seated Suspension

Your First Suspension – Basic Seated Suspension

This may be your first suspension. This tutorial finally gets your partner up in the air!

By Lazarus Redmayne
Partial Suspension

Partial Suspension

This tutorial lets you practice all the skills you need for full suspension, but with the safety net of letting your partner keep one leg on the ground!

By Lazarus Redmayne
Frictions for Hard Points

Frictions for Hard Points

Frictions are methods for attaching suspension support lines to anchor points in a way that will not slip when holding the weight of an entire person

By Lazarus Redmayne
Suspension - Hangers

Suspension - Hangers

How to attach a suspension load-bearing support line to a harness, whether one point, 2 pts, 3 pts or more...

By Lazarus Redmayne
Suspension - The Emergency Munter Hitch

Suspension - The Emergency Munter Hitch

This allows a rigger to lower their partner to the ground safely and gently in *seconds* in an emergency.

By Lazarus Redmayne
Suspension - Evaluating a Hard Point

Suspension - Evaluating a Hard Point

Suspension - Evaluating a Hard Point. Is it safe to trust with your partner's life?

By Lazarus Redmayne
Choosing Suspension Rope

Choosing Suspension Rope

Members Only - Suspension - What type of rope do you need for your suspension support lines ("up lines")

By Lazarus Redmayne
Scene Planning & Safety

Scene Planning & Safety

Information helpful for planning out your suspension scene, including additional safety information

By Lazarus Redmayne
Suspension - Top or Bottom, Are you ready for suspension?

Suspension - Top or Bottom, Are you ready for suspension?

Who can suspend? Who can be suspended? Are you ready?

By Lazarus Redmayne
Suspension

Suspension

Suspension Central. All suspension tutorials start here.

By Lazarus Redmayne

Specialty Knots

Knots that can add a decorative flair or that are useful for a few special cases. You don't need to master these to tackle most tutorials

By Lazarus Redmayne
Extending Rope

Extending Rope

Three way to add rope to your tie if you need a bit more...

By Lazarus Redmayne
Crossing Hitch (Munter Hitch or Nodome)

Crossing Hitch (Munter Hitch or Nodome)

A Crossing Hitch, or Nodome, is used to anchor two cords that cross each other. Often used in shibari to make a tie more stable

By Lazarus Redmayne
Half-Hitches

Half-Hitches

This simple wrap of rope around an object is a basic building block of many other knots

By Lazarus Redmayne