Shibari Study Podcast

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.

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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

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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

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Colette Pervette's mission is to eradicate shame and teach people how to play again. In this episode, they dive into kink, ego dissolution, and intentional play, highlighting negotiation tips and the importance of curiosity in BDSM.

Colette is a professional Dominatrix of 18+ years. In her journey as a Domme, she spent the first decade of her career going deep into the art and practice of BDSM. Then she spent the last 8 years going inward and contemplating the theory behind the practice of BDSM and has since developed an alchemical philosophy and spiritual approach to the art of kink that she shares through her work.

As an Educatrix, Colettes teaches the art and practice of FemDom and BDSM to women and couples. She holds a PhD in Education from UC Berkeley, where her research focuses on misconceptions and conceptual change. Through her teaching and writing, she dispels misconceptions about kink, sex work and alternative sexuality. She guides women and femmes to find and cultivate their personal power by learning how to play with it in the bedroom, dungeon and beyond.

Colette teaches an online Dominatrix training course called MistressClass, where she takes you on an immersive journey where she shows you every step it takes to become a Dominatrix and come into your full power. She has guided and trained hundreds of women and femmes to become the Dominatrix of their vision.

https://www.pervette.com/ 
Instagram: @colettepervette

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Embrace the unexpected with Shannonagannery! Host Wicked Wren explores Shannon's 'yes, and' approach to life, discussing authenticity, joy, and creativity in kink. In this episode, the playful integration of clowning, negotiation, and the pursuit of genuine happiness are highlighted.

Shannonagannery is a Portland-based, rope-loving clown human. Active in public kink community since 2019, she has be seen clowning in and out of rope at such events as the Seattle Erotic Arts Festival, KinkFest, Folsom Street Fair, and more. She wants you to stop and contemplate the important things in life like is a hotdog a sandwich, and how many clowns can fit in your car? 

Instagram: @shannonagannery

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Jake and Laced, also known as Nawa Musubi, discuss their approach to shibari and teaching philosophies. They emphasize the importance of communication and adaptation in their practice, highlighting personal growth, inclusivity, and the evolving recognition of models in the community.

Nawa Musubi is the partnership of Jake and Laced. It was formed in April 2018 when Jake was officially certified by Hajime Kinoko as an instructor of his style of shibari. Jake and Laced are passionate rope educators, with a strong emphasis on the education of the rope model as much as that of the rigger.
They regularly hold workshops and performances across Australia and the Oceania region, including Japan, as well as collaborations with musicians and artists on their projects.

Instagram: @nawa_musubi

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Join Vex Murmur as they share their journey from Mormon upbringing to rope bondage, highlighting artistic expression, technical challenges, and self-care in self-suspension. They stress self-awareness, communication, and starting with floor work for safe exploration, promoting individualized approaches.

Vex is a self-suspension rope enthusiast, where they use the forms of their body as a medium of expression with rope and self-portraits. They pull from interests in suffering and how to suffer better where they proclaim to be a disciple of suffering, and how this manifests as part of their human experience in and outside of rope.

Instagram: @vexmurmur

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