Season 1 Episode 12 - Unmasking Shibari

This week on Unmasking Kink, I’m talking about Shibari. Rope bondage, Japanese rope art, whatever you call it, it’s one of the most beautiful and meaningful parts of my kink journey. I’ve been self-tying for three years, but this week I got to rig for the first time, and it completely changed how I see connection and creativity.

In this episode, I talk about how rope brings me calm, the difference between tying yourself and tying someone else, and why safety and communication matter more than anything. I share my favorite places to learn, what kind of rope to start with, and the beauty in slowing down to create something together.

It’s not about control. It’s not about sex. It’s about art, trust, and the way rope can feel like a really good hug.

Here are a few resources I mention in the episode:

Rory’s Brainworks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RorysBrainworks

HookedOnKnots on Fetlife: https://fetlife.com/hookedonknots

Fetlife (main site): https://fetlife.com

Listen, learn, unmask.