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TheDuchy is a sex- and relationship-positive site dedicated to teaching people the art of shibari, or rope bondage. Shibari can be a powerful tool allowing people to connect more completely with their partners. This is something that people of all types participate in. No matter the personal identities, genders, beliefs, values, socio-economic status, country of origin, country of residence or any other category often used to separate people, people from all of them have found Shibari and related practices fun and freeing. Come learn and explore with us!
The way we do things at TheDuchy is a little different. We focus on rope techniques themselves, how to use rope to form connections, to do so competently and with a deep understanding of the risks and how to manage those risks. We start from the very Foundations — what kinds of rope work best for shibari, what are the fundamental knots, how do you combine them to create rope cuffs and straps — and then teach how those Foundational Techniques can be combined to create harnesses, then how to combine multiple harness and other elements to create fun and imaginative scenes! Throughout all of that, we also demonstrate how to effectively and smoothly handle rope when tying so that you and your partner both have a good time.
We have articles on the BDSM scene in general, how to navigate it, how to find a partner, how to vet them, consent, planning, negotiation, risks and risk mitigation, setting up a scene for success, how to plan for and handle issues that may arise during the scene, after care, and post-scene processing.
You don’t have to know all these things to get started. You can start with a few simple techniques, try them and learn what you and your partner think, and then grow from there. There is almost no limit to how far you can take this wonderous hobby.
I hope you chose to explore with us!
Lazarus