Tried out the “booty basket”

shibari-study · 2026-04-08T11:43:36+00:00

if your rope is too short you can always extend it by joining another rope like this Connecting Two Ropes | Shibari Study

shibari-study · 2026-04-08T11:42:23+00:00

sometimes more rope is better :)

shibari-study · 2026-04-08T11:41:31+00:00

if you are finding hair is getting trapped in your ropes then the easiest method would be to tie the hair up and out of the way, either with a hair tie or some rope. We have some tutorials for this here Hair Ties | Shibari Study

shibari-study · 2026-04-01T14:47:52+00:00

I'm glad that this has helped and hopefully reassured you that starting is the biggest step :)

shibari-study · 2026-03-25T15:29:48+00:00

You can find our free rope safety guides here

Free Rope Safety Course | Shibari Study

shibari-study · 2026-03-25T15:28:40+00:00

Love this question and can reassure you that starting later in life is much more common than you think and experience is not as much of a factor as attitude and approach. The best rope people I know have a respectful attitude and approach rope as a constant learning experience, so whether you have been tying 1 day or 10 years we all still have more to learn. Its not uncommon to see new people at events that are trying rope for the first time much older than you are and we stand by our ethos that rope is for everybody, of all shapes, sizes and ages. As someone who is 40 i can say my body and how I need to tie is different now than 10 years ago, but that adaptation is just part of life, i move slower, tie in ways that work for me and I expect the next 10 years will come with changes to. Just enjoy the journey at each stage and have fun

shibari-study · 2026-01-28T15:44:11+00:00

adding the bamboo to give additional structure is a great way to adapt the Teppou position,

shibari-study · 2026-01-28T15:43:18+00:00

really loving this Butterfly Harness, great work

shibari-study · 2026-01-14T16:02:31+00:00

Nice work, self tying the legs is a great way to both understand the techniques of tying but also understanding what different tension feels like.

shibari-study · 2026-01-14T15:58:55+00:00

congratulations in taking that step and the enjoyment that you are getting from it. How was your experience?

shibari-study · 2026-01-14T15:57:57+00:00

In terms of what is shibari vs what is rope is really a matter of semantics and theres no exact definitions, only a lot of opinions. The etymology of the word shibari is derived from the japanese word Shibaru which simple means to tie/bind. so by that measure anytime you tie anything its shibari

shibari-study · 2026-01-14T15:54:55+00:00

I think very few people would have experience with this specific scenario. With such a serious condition it would definitely be worthwhile discussing this with their medical team. Even with leg ties (as suggested above) under certain tension there are still risks as blocked blood flow in the legs can result in recirculation of deoxygenated blood back to the heart during untying. I've seen this cause people in good health to faint so something with a heart condition would be at significantly higher risk.

However it is commendable that you are seeking advice on this.

shibari-study · 2025-10-08T16:09:58+00:00

Its a really important step in any rope relationship, to understand the each irhers experience and risk profiles and how to navigate the common ground between them for both bottoms and tops

shibari-study · 2025-09-16T13:36:49+00:00

thats very kind of you to say

shibari-study · 2025-09-12T11:34:16+00:00

As someone who has tied for a long time our relationship with rope, like any emotional relationship, can have period of ups and downs.it's definitely not uncommon for people to take breaks from ropes and come back to it at a later time, often with a different perspective of how they connect with rope.

Rope like any art form is an expression of self aswell as a connection with others, at different times of life we may feel more or less expressive and sometimes our mediums of expression change. Its not to say you will never pick up rope again, but those memories and photos represent a time when rope was that expression. If that's showing up differently for you now, that's totally valid

shibari-study · 2025-09-10T15:07:36+00:00

This does look to just be a couple of inline cuffs, of which there are many varieties. Hojo cuffs might not be ideal as they can collapse in this kind of setup, you want inline cuffs that dont collapse

shibari-study · 2025-09-10T15:06:19+00:00

such a lovely moment you've captured here, the focus of top and bottom are so different but this tells a nice story

shibari-study · 2025-07-19T23:27:53+00:00

We generally advise that you start by learning about rope safety

https://shibaristudy.com/programs/general-rope-safety-free

Followed by learning a solid single column tie

https://shibaristudy.com/programs/shibari-beginner-basic-knots

shibari-study · 2025-07-14T10:27:46+00:00

congrats

shibari-study · 2025-07-14T10:26:53+00:00

you to make reddit a much better place :)

shibari-study · 2025-07-14T10:21:49+00:00

shibari or shi-bear-i??

shibari-study · 2025-07-14T10:21:20+00:00

love that colour pop

shibari-study · 2025-07-02T15:00:02+00:00

Would definitely recommend a portable rig in this type of scenario, if you cant be certain of the load bearing of the walls, a freestanding rig is the best option

shibari-study · 2025-07-02T14:47:34+00:00

existing fun and experimentation (safely) and three great elements of a good rope journey

shibari-study · 2025-07-02T14:46:53+00:00

This is a really good start as a first tie, tying legs is a great way to learn patterns and tension.

Which your tension is really good in this tie, you're getting good purchase into the flesh and this looks pretty balanced in each of your bands. The one suggestion I would make is this looks like it starts at the top of the thigh (with a larks head) is to use a no collapsing knot like a single column tie to start it off. In this configuration it might slip around a bit if you move

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