By Shibari Study
Exploring intersections between bondage and art. Listen anywhere, anytime. Learn shibari with our 800+ high-quality rope bondage tutorials taught by world-class instructors on https://shibaristudy.
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The podcast currently has 50 episodes available.
"I can't wait to learn what my rope style is!" Axel discusses her journey into kink, navigating whitewashed kink spaces, the emotional depth of rope bottoming, and the personal growth she’s experienced through self-tying and exploring the intersection of mental health and kink.
Axel’s pleasure is through pain. As a masochist, Axel joined the kink community when she began exploring different methods of energy release. Through Axel’s journey, she has gained a thriving passion for helping others find identity through kink, self-love, and expression, as well as creating safe spaces that allow knowledge of kink to flow thoroughly. Axel is a switch that enjoys rope, impact play, power exchange, and service.
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Good relationships are all about connection. Wren and Yana dive into the nuances of fulfilling intimacy, consent, and navigating dynamics in relationships. They discuss overcoming personal hang-ups, redefining pleasure, and the importance of open communication in both kink and vanilla spaces.
Yana Tallon-Hicks, LMFT (she/her), is a relationships therapist and sexuality writer + educator living in Western Massachusetts. Her work has specialized in queer, kinky, and non-monogamous relationships for over a decade. Her book Hot and Unbothered: How to think about, talk about, and have the sex you really want is available wherever you buy books.
Instagram: @the_vspot
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No one's ever died from futo! Shay Tiziano discusses transitioning from LARPing to kink, exhibitionism, incorporating camp into performances, and the importance of active bottoming. They also cover event production, teaching rope, and their upcoming book.
Shay Tiziano (she/her or they/them) is a dynamic presenter and self-suspender renowned for their innovative, acrobatic bondage performances and friendly, attainable, and risk-mitigation-focused approach to kink education. She is the author of Tying & Flying, the first-ever book about self-suspension, and Creating Captivating Classes, a guide for kink and sexuality educators.
Based in San Francisco, Shay is the stages & entertainment co-lead for the Folsom Street Fair and produces the acclaimed bondage and fetish performance event Twisted Windows. She hosts events including BENT, Rope Lab, and Friction, as well as curating performance showcases for the Seattle Erotic Art Festival Aerial & Bondage Stage, Tethered Together, Ropecraft, and San Francisco Pride’s Leather Alley.
Instagram: @shaytiziano
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ShibariStudy
Fetlife: https://fetlife.com/users/856858
Wren and LOOM delve into the complexities of Shibari, exploring Loom's evolution from technical proficiency to prioritizing art and meaningful connection. They discuss the ego death brought on by COVID, and the challenge of balancing artistry with authentic human interaction in rope practice.
LOOM (he/him) is a rope artist, photographer, and educator based in the Pacific Northwest. For him, rope is more than a passion project; it's an all-consuming obsession rooted in artistic expression, intimacy and catharsis.
Over the past seven years, LOOM has presented and performed in many rope spaces and conferences throughout North America. Currently, he actively teaches private lessons at his home studio in Bellingham, WA.
Instagram: @jloomphoto
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Let’s learn the rules, then create ties. Beatrice shares her journey from shibari educator to relationship coach, exploring how to navigate relationship dynamics, challenge traditional roles, and harness the transformative power of open communication in kink and beyond.
Red Lily (she/her) is an Italian queer feminist, intimacy and relational coach based in Copenhagen. As norm critical educator, with 15 years of experiences of performing and teaching shibari and kink, she’s creating safe(r) spaces for exploration of ropes and its power and shaping experiences with re-creative approach.
Instagram: @redlily_dk
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According to Oji Pan, it’s essential to give people the space to authentically manifest their values. In this episode, Oji Pan discusses the art of rope, its history, and the challenges men face in expressing vulnerability. He also highlights the Devil Mask Society’s inclusive approach, exploring themes of shame, ego, and deeper connections through rope practice.
Oji Pan (he/him) has been involved in kink and BDSM, in one form or another, for over adecade. He has rigorously been studying rope for over 10 years and his work is heavily influenced by the work of Akechi Denki, Nawashi Kanna, and Hajime Kinoko.
Instagram: _oji_pan_
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One of Ivy's mission is to give people the freedom to find out who they are in rope. Join Ivy Limieux as they share their kink journey, explore community inclusivity, and discuss challenges faced by marginalized groups in alternative spaces. Gain insights on creating welcoming environments and fostering genuine connections.
Ivy Limieux is a sWitchy Sadistic VoxFox, joining the rope community in 2016. She believes that rope is as fluid and adaptable as the people who choose to participate, and that every desire to learn should be met with the opportunity to do so. She has taught/performed for organizations such as Twisted Windows, Dark Odyssey, Obsidian_LA, Black Rose Education, and Kink.com and is the co-producer of Folsom Street Faire's Rope Bondage Stage. Ivy is the currently retired founder and host of Kinky, Colorful, Conscious, a kinky POC roundtable, POC play party, SOUL and KinkPOC BAy Area Happy Hour. Find her on IG and FL @ivylimieux.
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Leading questions prime the person being asked to agree! Melissa chats about active bottoming, the importance of reflection and feedback for rope bottoms, and the challenges in class settings. She also talks about the opening of Devil Mask Studio in Los Angeles.
GoodMostTimes AKA Melissa (she/her) started her rope education, as a bottom, in early 2012. She has since been expanding her knowledge as a switch and loves to share new techniques from both sides of a tie. Fortunate to be based in Los Angeles, CA, she has happily been part of the Devil Mask Society since its inception. She is now one of the lead instructors for their Cell (topping) and Cell X (bottoming) classes and the driving force behind many of their local events. She has moderated annual rope bottoming panels at her local dungeon and helped produce Ropenspace LA, NARIX 2016, and Kinoko’s Los Angeles Cyber Rope performance.
Melissa has studied with various visiting international and domestic instructors and cites Hajime Kinoko, Nawashi Kanna, and Wykd Dave and Clover as major influences. She has also performed locally and at Folsom Street Fair and taught at Ropecraft NOLA, BED (Dallas and Denver), FapCon 2018, and at weekend intensives across the US and Canada with her partner, Ojipan.
Instagram: @goodmosttimes @_oji_pan_ @ordinals_ @devilmaskstudio @devilmasksociety
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Emphasizing authenticity over universal appeal, Fox and Mya aim to attract like-minded listeners who appreciate their genuine approach. Together, they share their rope journey with us, discussing the challenges of producing their long-running podcast, the balance between creativity and consistency, and their insights on integrating values and philosophy into their practice.
Fox (a rope top) and Mya (a rope bottom) have been rope partners for 8 years, and since 2017 have explored their passion for the psychology and motivations behind the topic on the Rope Podcast.
Instagram: @ropepodcast
Explore 800+ high-quality rope bondage tutorials taught by world-class instructors: https://shibaristudy.com
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ShibariStudy
Fetlife: https://fetlife.com/users/856858
It's actually a crossing knot, not a Munter hitch! In this episode, Natalie Rose discusses their rope journey, the dynamics of being in a property-owner relationship, and the significance of communication and platonic kink in their practice.
Natalie Rose (they/she) is a lifestyle coach and kink educator dedicated to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for individuals to explore their interests in rope bondage. Their practice centers around platonic kink, with a particular passion for rope suspensions. With over a decade of experience, they offer exclusive tying sessions and private tuition in a discreet rope space located in the vibrant city of Portland, Oregon.
https://www.natalieroserope.com/
Instagram: @natalierose_fet
Explore 800+ high-quality rope bondage tutorials taught by world-class instructors: https://shibaristudy.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shibari.study/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/shibari_study
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ShibariStudy
Fetlife: https://fetlife.com/users/856858
The podcast currently has 50 episodes available.