In this part of the Episode the conversation also touches on the changing aesthetics and culture of kink spaces, the calming and nuanced draw of rope practice over time, and how kink can move from being an all-consuming external exploration to an integrated, quieter part of everyday life. While wonder and intensity may fade, a core, ageless self remains—carrying continuity through decades of change.

In this episode, the hosts reflect on how their relationship to kink and rope has evolved over time, tracing their journeys from their first encounters to where they are now. Through personal stories, they explore how age, life stages, and experience shape desire, practice, and identity.

This is Part II of Anna Noctuelle's conversation with Gestalta, owner of Daruma Berlin. 

In this episode Anna Noctuelle is in conversation with Gestalta, owner of Daruma Berlin. 

We'll continue our discussion on trust in Part II.

Can you remember the first time you truly trusted someone in rope? What made that moment possible?

What makes a rigger or a bottom feel trustworthy to you?

Can a intense session happen without deep trust or is it a core requirement?

What does it mean to trust yourself in rope; your body, your limits, your emotional response?

How do you rebuild trust within yourself or with a partner after something went wrong?

These are some of the questions we'll attempt to answer in this episode.

We'll continue our conversation on the topic of power, what is power, what does it mean to have power and who holds power in a rope scene? We’ll be touching on power dynamics and share personal experiences.

In this episode we’ll explore power. What is power, what does it mean to have power and who holds power in a rope scene? We’ll be touching on power dynamics and share personal experiences.

This is the second part on rope education, educators and venue owners. We'll continue our discussion what life is like as an educator, what challenges we face and what makes us go on.

In this Episode we'll talk about rope education, the educators and venue owners. What's life like being a rope educator? What are the challenges, the rewards and why do we do it?