Shibari Study Podcast

Mx Bliss explores their switch identity, the dynamics of rope play, and the challenges of navigating legal gray areas. The conversation emphasizes diversity, embracing fears, and advocating for mainstream acceptance. They also share insights on performance, failure, and community inclusivity.

MxBliss (she/they) is a gleeful sadist, sensation empath, consent enthusiast, rope switch, self-suspender, and quinkster (queer kinkster). As an older, queer, femme-presenting POC who didn’t initially feel welcome in the shibari community, she is committed to rope education accessibility. Her rope style is a largely self-taught jumble of American-, circus-, and Japanese- rope (shibari and kinbaku) and is heavily influenced by her self-suspension practice. She’s been handling rope nearly every day since 2019; she’s done hundreds of partnered rope suspensions and even more self-suspensions. Formerly a business and social justice attorney, she frequently presents on negotiation, consent, kink and the law, and diversity/equity/inclusion. She’s currently making a living doing what she loves as a Dominance and Executive Coach/rigger and advising kink-positive businesses.

Instagram: @mx_bliss

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Mistress Gemma Li navigates a labyrinth of topics, from her disdain for celery to the depths of BDSM psychology. Explore her journey from academia to domination, as she emphasizes communication and hands-on experience in the evolving realm of kink education.

Mistress Gemma Li is an international Dominatrix based in Denver, CO. She enjoys bondage in both the figurative and literal sense as a psychological tool in D/s. 

Instagram: @mistressgemmali

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Lu discusses their journey in the kink community, emphasizing the importance of communication and safety. They explore topics like social media, parenting, and community involvement, offering insights into their experiences and reflections on navigating the kink scene.

Bimbo Daddy Lu has been an involved community member in the greater Los Angeles area since 2017. Dabbling in everything from bottoming, topping, sex work and adult entertainment production. They strive to make space for marginalized folks and give back to the rope community as much as possible. 

Instagram: @bimboxdaddy

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Kata discusses their journey into shibari, blending spirituality and bodywork. They reflect on fostering community, challenges of organizing workshops, and the intersection of rope bondage with Tantra. Kata emphasizes mindfulness, presence, and ongoing self-improvement.

Kata (he/she/they) has been touching and trying to understand and learn "all" about touch their whole life. They are a touch professional, genderfluid (rope)switch, bodyworker, explorer, learner and forever evolving in this (mostly) human form.

Originally from Austria, lived in Iceland for 8 years where they discovered ropes and the passion to work with and for the human body again. They went on to connect to the spiritual communities there as well as the BDSM community and built a rope community and created Spektrum Reykjavik and Reykjavík Ropes, these spaces were born to weave together and offer all those things that they love, experience, enjoy, research and study. 

Recently moved back to the south of Austria, connecting to their own roots and to the diverse communities there. Learning even more about the human body, studying physio/medicinal massage and sexological bodywork (in Zurich). Working with holistic bodywork, offering rope classes and sessions as well as continuing to collaborate with different photographers, rope artists and Finnish movement and dance artist Kaisa Kukkonen on their mutual research about touch.

Instagram: @littleredridingtree, @spektrum.reykjavik, @reykjavikropes

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Liquid's advice: Respect your own boundaries. Their exploration of their BDSM journey emphasizes the pillars of education, consent, and accountability, advocating for inclusivity and understanding through personal anecdotes within the community.

Mari or Liquid (she/they/them) as they are known in the BDSM community, served as the chapter’s VP. They also taught classes while lending their years of experience and community service by shining a light on the chapter to the greater BDSM/ Fetish/Leather community. 

In their “vanilla life,” kink activist Liquid is a social worker who has dedicated their career to the field of aging. While social work might not have an obvious connection to the kink world, the most rewarding part of both, is having the ability to amplify voices while providing education, resources, and tools that empower those in marginalized communities at various stages of their lives.” In their social work, Liquid has helped some of society’s most vulnerable, including older adults and those living with HIV/AIDS.

Instagram: @liquidandleather

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Malachi, a switch in kink practices, emphasizes safety, negotiation, and self-advocacy in BDSM. They discuss rope experiences, nerve checks, and body perception, highlighting the emotional significance of self-suspension and the role of photography in self-discovery.

Malachi (they/them) is a trans-identified, kinky, queer, polyamorous writer, and educator with a bachelor’s degree in traditional mathematics.

Their literary work has been published in several journals including The Rhapsodist and Gertrude, and they have presented their work at the University of North Carolina Asheville Queer Conference. In their mathematics career, they published and presented several pieces in the field of mathematical biology, including papers discussing the dynamics of HIV modeling and the impact of harm reduction techniques on intravenous drug using populations.

Malachi has been active in the Baltimore kink scene since 2014. They are also staff on several larger events, including Dark Odyssey (Manager on Duty) and logistics team for TESFest. They have been an educator for the past ten years, focusing on queer and trans identities, safer sex and sexual agency, and introduction to kink and non-monogamy. They are passionate about intersectionality, consent, and risk-awareness, both inside and out of the kink scene.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monomaniacism/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/monomaniacism/ 

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Massokissed discusses veganism, art, and rope bondage. Through photography and rope, she explores creativity, challenges, and emotional processing, aiming to create safe spaces for models and liberate sexuality.

Massokissed (she/they) is a rope switch, photographer and model in the Pacific Northwest and has been doing rope for 5 years. She focuses on conquering challenging shapes, aesthetically decorative rope, and processing emotion through discomfort.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/massokissed/

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Heathawk shares their journey from discovering kink in Tucson to embracing vulnerability and pushing boundaries through rope bondage.

Heathawk is a rope bottom from the DC Maryland Virginia area and has been practicing bottoming in rope for over 11 years. Known for their intricate ties, Heathawk has also performed at events such as Nuit de Chords and the Folsom Street Fair.

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Barbieland is like the dungeon where women are in charge. Explore the life of a pro domme with Mistress Hera as she discusses the importance of consent, vetting clients and her own unique experiences.

Mistress Hera (she/her) is a 28 year old Professional Dominatrix born and raised in Ft. Lauderdale, FL that has been practicing sex work for 10 years and opened her independent dungeon in Pittsburgh, PA in 2015. With a background in Anthropolgy and Global Gender studies at university, Mistress Hera is able to guide you to understand and accept a greater sense of your proclivities and self. A sensual and sadistic combination of fetish facilitator, shame liberator, and queer exhibitionist she’s prepared to bring the south Florida heat.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fetish_faerie/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/pghdominatrix/

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subRobert explores online presence, BDSM communication, and integrating kink into daily life. Sharing journey insights and the impact of Mistress Neena, the lively discussion offers a glimpse into the world of BDSM and subRobert's unique experiences.

subRobert (he/him) is based in the Tri-State area and has been in the kink scene for 9 years. He identifies as heteroflexible, is a service sub at heart, and is a budding content creator. With minimal limits, the kink community has profoundly impacted and improved his life.

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