The Little Guide to Getting Tied Up: Tips for Rope Bondage Bottoms

by Evie Vane

Overview

“The number-one piece of required reading for anyone who plans to have rope on their body.” —Topologist, rope bondage instructor

The pioneering book on getting tied up for fun, from bedroom play to advanced suspensions. You'll learn all about finding the right partner for rope bondage (aka shibari or kinbaku), types of rope bondage scenes, avoiding injuries, pain processing, and the 7 Helpful Skills of Rope Bottoming, including Mindfulness, Being Prepared, and Communicating With Your Rope Top. You'll also learn how to evaluate a suspension hardpoint for safety and much more! Sprinkled throughout are photos plus true stories of rope bondage scenes that went wrong and scenes that went right. You'll also find a list of valuable rope bottoming resources. If you're interested in rope bondage, shibari, or kinbaku, whether in the bedroom, at a BDSM club or dungeon, or even in front of an audience, this guide is a must-read.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780999827628
Publisher:	Wanton Press
Publication date:	07/04/2017
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	112
Sales rank:	233,824
File size:	6 MB

About the Author

Evie Vane is a rope performer, a bondage model, and an educator who has worked with some of the top rope artists worldwide. You can find her cavorting around as a co-host of bondage parties and other events in San Francisco. Watch free rope bottoming videos on YouTube's Evie Vane channel! Find Evie at www.EvieVaneBooks.com

Table of Contents

Author’s Note and Disclaimer                  

Introduction                        


1. Shaping Your Desires                   
(Types of rope scenes, types of rope)


2. Finding and Evaluating a Rope Top           


3. Mindfulness                          
(Ways to cultivate it, nerve-damage considerations)



4. Being Prepared                      
(Mental prep, physical prep, the rope bottoming bag)


5. Trusting Your Instinct                  
(Including 3 easy ways to develop instinct)


6. Knowing Yourself                      
(Physical and mental conditions, negotiating, safewords)

7. Communicating with Your Rope Top          
(What to communicate and what not to)



8. Making a Connection                  
(Ways to foster connection, sub drop)


9. Being Always Curious                  
(Building endurance, increasing flexibility, pain processing,
exploring complementary practices)


10. Extra Tips for Suspensions              
(Before, during, and after the scene)


Appendix A: Evaluating a Hardpoint for Suspension      

Appendix B: Horror Stories                  

Appendix C: Rope Bottoming Resources          

Acknowledgments                    

Editorial Reviews

"The number-one piece of required reading for anyone who plans to have rope on their body" --Topologist, rope bondage instructor

"Offers a fantastic mix of ​risk awareness education, empowerment, and personal anecdotes." --Shay Tiziano, 2014 International Power Exchange title holder

"An excellent read and a great guide...an inspirational and holistic perspective on bondage and the joy that comes from conscious surrendering." --Mary Karver, kink-aware therapist and bondage model

"If you're a switch or a rope bottom; then you will DEFINITELY benefit and shortcut your own learning with this book." Pete Riggs, author of Rope Bondage the Smart Way

"Chock-full of super-useful information and so personable and enjoyable to read...a very needed resource for those who love being in rope." --Bondage Erotique

"Written from a rich trove of personal experience...Ms. Vane provides the reader with many valuable tips, warnings, and most importantly, ways to make your rope scenes be a success." Sir Charles, in Growing Pains

"Fantastic. A must-read for those who are rope bottoms." --Salima, via Goodreads.com

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