Ready to explore the fascinating and thrilling world of rope play? With the right preparation, rope play can be incredibly arousing. Let’s make sure you know the basics.

Before starting, do a few gentle stretches with your partner and talk about boundaries, desires, and safe words. Keep an eye on the ropes so they don’t become too tight, and never tie around joints. Monitor the time, and check in with your partner often to make sure they’re not having any tingling or numbness.

Have a safety kit nearby in case you need a quick removal of the rope. Your safety kit should include scissors.

When you’re done with your rope play, apply liberal amounts of cream and massage the skin where the ropes were wrapped around your partner.

And lastly, to store the rope, fold the rope in half, leaving your bight longer than your ends. Fold in half again, matching to the ends, and then just tie a regular knot. This will prevent your rope from getting tangled, and will be easy to untie when you’re ready to play.

Shibari or Rope Play is all about being creative and connecting with your partner. It’s a new way to explore and be intimate and by getting wrapped up in each other. Enjoy leaning into the sensations, the restrictions, and finding out which ties best enhance your play.