Shibari, sometimes referred to as Kinbaku, is a centuries-old form of rope bondage practiced in Japan. “Shibari” literally means “to bind” in Japanese. It began between 1400-1700 AD as a martial technique known as hojojutsu and was employed by samurai to restrain their captives. Through Kabuki theater, rope bondage evolved from its martial arts roots…
Monogamy never made sense to me, even from a young age. While I discovered the vocabulary to express my feelings about love and relationships much later in life, it always felt natural to love more than one person, both romantically and platonically. Thinking beyond monogamy has opened up a world of new possibilities for me,…
Have you ever wondered if having sex could bring us something more than just physical pleasure, something spiritual and fulfilling that leaves us feeling energised rather than depleted? I remember thinking this many years ago following a horrible sexual experience: “Good sex is the generation of energy, while bad sex is the consumption…” That evening,…
Have you ever noticed how often we catch ourselves saying things like, “Just jerk it off, man…,” or something similar? It’s always struck me as a little off-putting, you know? Isn’t it interesting that so many of us regard sex as merely a means to satisfy our physical and sexual desires? And please, don’t get…