Context, Planning, Risk and Safety

Whatever fun you plan to have with ropes, don’t do it before learning some safety protocols. Just don’t. Playing with rope can be fun and sexy, but there are risks. Make sure you understand what could go wrong and how to reduce the risks before engaging in any rope bondage practice. Start here. 

Foundations / Rope 101 Course 

This course is perfect for anyone wanting to start their rope practice with a clear direction and solid grasp of the basics. If you follow the course material and practice as you go, you’ll have a pretty good list of things you can do with rope by the time you’re done. Get started or get a refresher on the basics by heading to the Rope 101 & 102 Courses.  

Beyond the Basics 

Once you have the safety and basics down, the world is really your ropey playground. Explore Chair Bondage, Corsets, or Bamboo Bondage, you can find what you need here on the Duchy website. You can visit the Tutorial Library for hundreds of ties to try. Really, there’s no wrong way to learn more. Follow your interests and keep the fundamentals in mind. 

Paid Membership

You’ll notice as you look around that there are courses and tutorials marked as “member only”. As a Full Member, you’ll have full access to the complete tutorial library. Plus, you’ll have access to our discord community and have a vote in which tutorials we produce next. You can check out the Join page to learn more about member benefits. 

Best Rope for Bondage

Once you’re ready to start tying, you can go to the Shop page to find information about what type of rope to use, as well as a list of my favorite brands to purchase from. Always make sure that the rope you buy is appropriate for the type of tying you want to do. This will reduce the risk of injury as well as potential frustration as you… learn the ropes.