In my life, I’ve had the pleasure of experiencing many things. One of the experiences that left the strongest impression on me, physically speaking, was Shibari. I’d like to clarify that it wasn’t done for sexual purposes, but purely because I had the desire and opportunity to explore this art with someone I trusted and who was also experienced. My first and only time with ropes was with a dear friend of mine who had been practicing the art of Rigger for years, during Lucca Comics, a famous comic book convention held in Italy. (You can clearly see the cosplay mask I was wearing at the event, Diana from League of Legends).😂
The sensation I felt was incredible. I could feel the ropes winding around me. I don’t even remember who else was in the room or what was around me—it was just me and the ropes. A powerful force that embraced me and held me tight. I felt the rough texture of the ropes scratching my skin: my chest, my thighs, my arms. My compressed chest forced me to take slow, deep breaths.
These sensations left me with many questions, and I hope this art crosses my path again someday 🌸
Luckily, this moment was captured in a photograph that I consider truly beautiful.
Have you ever practiced Shibari? Would you like to try it?
