Amid playful banter about burgers and cat poems, Shira Ties delves into body positivity, societal acceptance, and the emotional intricacies of rope play.

Shira is an NYC-based rigger and Domme. She has been tying for about 5 years, focusing on body inclusivity and cultivating a safe space for those who have felt othered. She is also a published lingerie model, hiker, and loves to cook.

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Exploring the intricacies of rope, intimacy, and online censorship, EbiBex's discussion intertwines the art of capturing intimate moments through photography with thought-provoking reflections on the complexities of social media restrictions.

EbiBex (she/they) is a queer, masochistic rope bottom who has been practicing rope alongside her partner, DWL (he/him), for nearly eight years. Together they have taught and shared their experiences locally and internationally for many years.

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In this episode, Ordinals discusses their involvement with Devil Mask Society and what community-driven, democratized rope education could look like. As a rope educator, their primary goal is to become obsolete, aspiring for a world where access to learning isn't for the privileged few. Their message? Visibility breeds possibility!

Ordinals (they/them) is a queer switch, rope cryptid, and the proprietor of Devil Mask Studios in Los Angeles. When not sharing lukewarm takes on podcasts, they co-lead Cell X, the Devil Mask Society's bottoming education program, and enjoy making absurdly complicated cocktails. You can find them on Instagram as ordinals_ and in the chat during DMS class livestreams.

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Get ready for an electrifying podcast episode as Nick delves into various subjects, from the thrill of rope bombing and outdoor tying to the intersection of rope and photography and the creativity within constraints. He also discusses the stigma around fainting in rope and offers advice on emergency management in suspensions.

Nick (he/him) aka tie_rope_take_photo is a rigger and rope educator from Seattle. He has an eclectic rope style and is always developing new ties, body positions, and ways to get big reactions in rope. He’s been obsessed with rope since 2015 and is still delighted every time he learns something new.

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In this episode, Dancehalldyke (she/they) aka Kit and slab_me_harder (she/her) aka Juliette draw parallels between the risks of backcountry skiing and rope play, emphasizing the crucial roles of negotiation and debriefing in managing these risks and building trust. Kit also shares how their time as a ballet dancer has influenced their bottoming and sheds light on the physical toll and challenges, while humorously discussing the often-heard directive, "point your toes," in rope play.

Dancehalldyke and slab_me_harder are a lesbian rope couple from San Francisco who have been tying together for five years and married for four. Through rope they seek to explore each other’s emotions, capabilities, and vulnerabilities.

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In this episode, Émile, also known as Ecchimoz, a rope enthusiast and self-proclaimed "monster," opens up about his journey in the world of shibari. He discusses his personal evolution, the mind games he plays with his partners, and the profound impact of trust and vulnerability in his ties, offering a glimpse into a world where ropes and emotions entwine.

Ecchimoz is a 27-year old non-binary rope rope switch based in Montreal. He has a Bachelor's degree in literature and a Master's in organizational communication. He offers private sessions as a rope top for the curious ones of all genders and also teaches free beginner rope lessons for queer people.

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In this episode, Mr. Goat and Madalimne discuss their journey into rope bondage and their exploration of pain and sadism within it. Mr. Goat transitioned from impact play to rope bondage and tells how he's learned to trust Madalimne's reactions and sounds as authentic expressions of her experience. They share their love for the hashira and enjoy capturing rope scenes with polaroids.

Mr. Goat and Madalimne have been together and exploring rope bondage for nearly 6 years. Ambitious, sensual, and sadistic, their shared rope is deeply personal as an intimate and creative practice. Their pursuit of rope education has taken them across the US, and recently to Europe. Together, they run Goat Manor; a rope studio in Portland, Oregon. They host rope jams, traveling teachers, and performances.

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To feed or not to feed the machine? In this captivating podcast episode, Miss Marilyn and Wicked Wren engage in a candid conversation that spans various aspects of their lives, beyond the realm of sex work and social media. As they share their experiences, listeners are treated to a glimpse of their personal journeys and evolving interests.

Miss Marilyn is a kink veteran and beloved character amongst the UK community online. For over a decade she has worked as a Dominatrix, sessioning in various parts of the world and loving every minute of it. A champion of sex education and communication, Miss Marilyn is a passionate vegan, writer and artist (as well as a seasoned pervert). After hearing how few service providers are able to offer women a safe, positive experience within the kink community, she now only works with femme-identifying individuals. A prolific social media user, Marilyn uses her platform to share information and give advice to fellow perverts in distress!

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DK Blackfish shares how they embraced their identity inspired by the documentary "Blackfish" and discusses their rope journey. Their bottom-up approach includes models reaching out to them and a trauma-informed negotiation process.

DK Blackfish, a.k.a., Blackfish Rope Works, is a non-binary, non-professional practitioner of the Japanese form of rope bondage since 2016, who has been personally instructed and influenced by various rope artists in the U.S. and in Japan.  DK Blackfish has privately practiced rope bondage with dedicated partners to grow in the art form and experience the emotional bliss of tying up humans through private, lifestyle-sessions, and also through 'not-for-profit,' rope photography/videography, performance, and instruction.  DK Blackfish, under the alias of Delilah Knotty, previously modeled in the western form of rope bondage photography since the early 2000's, depicting the traditional motif of the 'damsel in distress' in on-line websites and once printed magazines like Harmony Concepts.  It has always been their dream through rope bondage expression, practice, and out-reach for over 20 years, to see the rope bondage community grow to what it is today.

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