The ties that bind: why shibari is more than a Japanese rope trick
‘Get knotted’ can be a term of abuse, but for those into the Japanese practice of shibari rope-trussing, it’s an invitation to a sensual connection
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‘Get knotted’ can be a term of abuse, but for those into the Japanese practice of shibari rope-trussing, it’s an invitation to a sensual connection
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