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Where to Go from Here Exploring Rope Further

Well, there are dozens of avenues now open to you. Choice is overwhelming, as we all Let’s say that you’ve devoured all the information in this book a few times, salivated over
know, so ask yourself this question: What do you love most about bondage? Do you love the luscious photos, and have nearly worn the damn thing out by practicing the ties and
the feeling of being restricted, whether it’s being tied to a bedframe by your ankles or checking on the suggestions for communication before and after playtime. Who can blame
woven into gorgeous rope so you can’t even wriggle an inch? Do you love the artistic flow you? I can barely tear myself away from this thing, and I wrote it. You might have a dirty
that you feel when you have some tasty little sub under your knots, and you can use him mind, but you have great taste!
or her as a canvas for your beautiful expression? Do you love being spanked while you’re
immobile, or tickled into submission by your caring, trustworthy top? Is it the possibility of There are many ways to move forward with rope. You’ll most likely want to hone your skills,
giving your liberty over to the hands of a number of different dominant people that gets and though there are many fantastic books teaching intermediate bondage, there are also a
you hot under the collar? Or are you one of those sadistic devils who just loves to see a large number of real-life classes in big cities around the globe. If you find a good, reputable
writhing rope bunny struggle beneath your ties? teacher who has good standing in your local community, you will find these classes a great
place to flourish in your craft, and they’ll also provide wonderful opportunities to meet
Identifying your specific kink can open up a whole world of gorgeously sexy options to you people who also love bondage and want to go further into the bondage world. Events like
if you feel that you’d like to explore bondage or BDSM even further. If, for instance, you feel Shibaricon are world-renowned, and there are many smaller events in the same vein, so
confident that being a submissive is something you’d like to do more of, and your partner is your opportunities for education and growth will be numerous.
practically bursting at the seams with the need to tie you up and ravish you, then perfect!
You’re lucky in that your kinks complement each other, and you’ve already got a partner You may even decide, eventually, that you want to become a bondage performer. The
who you trust implicitly. Sit down together, be honest about your fantasies and desires, and modern bondage community is as expansive as it is exciting, and there are bondage-
set about trying them. Can you think of a better way to spend a rainy Friday night? themed events all over the world. In Toronto, Morpheous’ Bondage Extravaganza has
grown over eight years to become the world’s largest public rope bondage event. This
However, if you’re really into topping and love the idea of getting a whole range of event, the highlight of my calendar, is a twelve-hour spree of rope-related revelry, with
tantalizing submissives under your rope, then you might want to think about getting out bunnies and riggers from all over the world showcasing their skills to thousands of visitors
into your local kink community and finding some new willing partners to play with. Rope and viewers online, and all for free. It is a way to make the art of rope accessible for
bondage is a craft like any other, and the more you practice, the better you will become. everyone without barriers. Though the riggers involved have many different styles, the
Remember those wise words from Picasso? “Learn the rules like a pro so you can break diverse nature of the event means that we can showcase the very best of bondage for
them like an artist.” Perfect the building blocks outlined in this book and then find your both art and sex, meaning that even the vanilla voyeurs who wander in accidentally end
own rope bondage style by combining the basics into something new and fresh. This is how up staying all night. If your goal is to one day be a rigger up there on the stage making the
I made my way to what I think of as my personal style today, and every single bunny who I audience gasp with pleasure, then seek out bondage events and immerse yourself in the
get to play with teaches me something new, regardless if that person is experienced or new community. You’ll find mentors, bunnies, fans, and professionals there, and along with all
to rope bondage. There are a number of great books that will help you to be a better rigger, these types of people comes opportunity. And I can’t say it loud enough: Practice, practice,
and you can find some of these listed in the resources section. Practice makes perfect—and practice. These bunnies aren’t going to tie themselves!
why wouldn’t you want to practice every day when your craft is as sensual as this?

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