There are few fetishes that have gained more popularity in the last decade than Japanese Bondage Fetish. Whether or not are someone interested in or practicing BDSM, you may have come across a Japanese trend with ropes on any of the millions of adult content and blog platforms out there. For a novice, who is just entering the BDSM world, the idea of hanging someone from the ceiling with ropes may seem torture, which is definitely not the case.

However, if you are an experienced BDSM practitioner you might want to know the secret techniques for Japanese bondage to take your kink game to the next level. For starters, Japanese bondage is becoming increasingly popular, and while it may look like a punishment, the core of it definitely is to bring pleasure to both partners. Just like all other d/s dynamics between any submissive and dominant, Japanese rope bondage revolves around consent and safety, with power exchange at the centre of it. Japanese bondage has many different techniques, and you can choose any one depending on your personal liking and the experience level of your BDSM relationship.

Shibari
The dictionary meaning of the word Shibari is tying someone. But when BDSM already has many people tying their partners for pleasure, why brand it with a fancy Japanese word you might ask? What differentiates Shibari from your ordinary bondage are several factors. Firstly, when practicing Shibari, you don’t just tie your partner as you like. No. The way you tie ropes should look aesthetic and also must be extremely effective in restraining your slave. Half-hearted efforts at tying up your partner wouldn’t qualify as Shibari.

Kinbaku
Kinbaku is pretty much what Shibari is, however, there is one key difference between the two. Kinbaku requires the dominant and submissive to have an emotional connection, something that is missing in the professional BDSM world, but common when we talk about lifestyle BDSM-ers. Since BDSM is as physiological as physical (some would even say more psychological than physical), an emotional connection can make a world of difference when practicing bondage. This way you aren’t just tying ropes, you are living a complete experience. When partners know each and have a connection, a dominant knows how to get into their partner’s mind and understand physical cues in a better way. These reasons make Kinbaku superior to Shibari for home, however, some say the comparison isn’t necessary.

Shunju
Shunju involves binding your female submissive’s breast. But it’s not as straightforward as that, because remember, in Japanese bondage, the way you tie them up should look aesthetic. Shunju can be practiced with clothing or without them directly on the skin and the type of rope or material you’re using the process can be changed according to your preference. The idea is to make the breast bulge when tied.

Mata Nawa Shibari
Mata Nawa Shibari is commonly referred to as the binding of the crotch with a rope. This is one of the most famous sorts of bondage. The technique is to first tie the waist and then pass the rope between the legs of your submissive. The tie is made in a way that when it’s tightened it exerts pressure to the crotch area. As the pressure on the crotch arises, the level of stimulation goes up as well. Lifestyle submissives, at the command of their dominants, can even wear this bondage rope to work under their clothes. Again, the pressure level and rope’s material depends on personal preferences.

Tsuri
Tsuri is when a dominant suspends their submissive from the ceiling with the help of ropes. One of the most challenging types of Japanese bondage techniques, Tsuri requires a great deal of experience to execute and the level of risk involved goes up as well. Tsuri requires high-quality materials to be sourced for perfect execution. This may include hooks, extra-strong ropes, or even chains.

Safety in Japanese Bondage
The importance of safety remains constant in any d/s dynamic and Japanese bondage fetish is no different. In addition to constant communication, both partners should take into their experience levels and should know their limits as well. Well defined boundaries can help prevent injuries during a scene. A brief discussion before the scene is always suggested. It helps you picture what your partner expects of you and be mentally ready for it. Moreover, the importance of aftercare can also not be overstated. Cuddles or encouraging words, make sure your submissive or dominant receive the care they deserve after an intense session.