Introduction
About Shibari.ph
Shibari.ph empowers people to celebrate their art, kinks, and sexuality through Japanese rope bondage.
Shibari.ph empowers people to celebrate their art, kinks, and sexuality through Japanese rope bondage.
Shibari.ph is a curated directory of resources for Japanese rope bondage practitioners and enthusiasts in the Philippines.
It’s directed by Dee Sapalo (“Daki”), a rope bondage artist from Makati—who believes that the erotic and creative art of Shibari/Kinbaku can help our communities become more body-, sex-, and kink-positive.
This project aims to help both the curious and kinky of all ages, genders, and body types to explore their interest in Japanese rope bondage and what excites them in a safer, supportive, and more accepting environment—while being guided by the values of respect, empathy, and inclusiveness.
Our posts try to showcase the delight from Shibari—to have fun, break stereotypes, and promote the values that responsible players develop when practicing Risk-Aware Consensual Kink (RACK) between consenting adults.
Our newbie-friendly events let you experience the delight of Shibari firsthand—to have fun, break stereotypes, and promote the values that responsible players develop when practicing Risk-Aware Consensual Kink (RACK).
Whether it’s tying or getting tied, exploring bondage gives you a chance to revisit and question your understanding of things like desire, control, pleasure, and intimacy.
You’ll develop your self-awareness, improve your verbal and non-verbal communication, and eventually work on the real ingredient behind this practice: trust.
Shibari is a great multimedia and performance art that couples and solo artists can undertake for its deeply satisfying erotic, creative, or meditative aspects—whether you appreciate it in private or on the stage.
The ropes they used were colorful, people were unashamedly geeking out, and they were actually friendly. It was a huge contrast to how media said kinksters were supposed to look and behave such that, by the time I got to try being in a hog-tie myself, I was convinced: kink wasn’t just about handcuffs and sex.
BDSM it seemed has guidelines and techniques for consent, safety, and communication that our vanilla (non-kinky) relationships and communities could learn a lot from.
In June of 2016, I put up the Shibari.ph blog as part of the Philippine kink community’s efforts to educate the public, following the popularity of a certain BDSM-inspired book and film franchise.
The goal was to reach newbies interested in rope bondage, archive resources for current practitioners, and help expand the discussions about kink to include subjects like safety and consent, while promoting values learned in BDSM such as respect, empathy, and inclusiveness.
Today, Shibari.ph helps Filipinos accept their kinks, love their bodies, and take the stigma out of enjoying sex by spreading word through social media, hosting occasional skillsharing events, and organizing academic practice sessions.
Skillsharing Events / Workshops / Study Group
Usually in a workshop format, these events are when we share what we know about rope bondage covering a variety of topics: safety, communicating with your partner, the technical aspects of rope, and more.
Rope Jams / Practice Events
These are academic practice sessions that you can attend regardless of skill level. There won’t be any sort of formal instruction or schedule—rather, participants are free to practice together, do experiments, or simply watch how other players go about doing their rope play.
Munches
Munches are social gatherings in a public place (i.e. a cafe) where you can socialize with the local riggers, raise questions, or ask for recommendations.
They’re a great way to stay safer, especially if you’re looking to meet a fellow practitioner for the first time, since community members can help verify or vouch for most people’s skills, credibility, or character.
Learn more about the erotic art of Japanese style rope bondage!
Shibari.ph is an educational resource and kink community for Japanese rope bondage enthusiasts in the Philippines.
Just like martial arts and extreme sports, accidents can and do happen to both newbies and experienced practitioners.
We highly encourage you to study directly under a responsible and experienced practitioner to avoid serious injuries and lasting harm.
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