Tying the Knot - All you ever wanted to know about Shibari

Crude · 2025-04-17

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Misty and Frank in Berlin and Effie in London are joined by special guest Velvetine to talk all about Shibari.

What's the difference between Shibari and bondage?

Is Shibari always seggsual?

How old is Shibari?

Velvetine is a Berlin-based Shibari model whose happy place is finding freedom in restraints. Coming to Shibari from BDSM, getting tied is an erotic and kinky practice for Velvetine and not just an artistic practice.

When she’s not found swinging from the ceiling in ropes, Velvetine is a kink and erotica writer and movement practitioner. You can find her on Instagram at Velvetine_dreams and for those of you pervs with F*tl*fe: _Velvetine_

*What we were consuming*

[Photography] Cate Blanchett does Shibari

*Recommendations for Shibari spaces*

Berlin:

KOR Berlin @korberlin on IG - rope jams on Fridays

Daruma @daruma_berlin - rope jams on Thursday evenings and Shibari life drawing events once per month

London:

Anatomie Studio @anatomielondon

Barcelona:

La Gabia @la_gabia_ | Shizen Studio @shizenstudio.bcn

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Join CRUDE where we mercilessly deconstruct love, s3x, bodies, and relationships using our own experiences and the thoughts of others. Slutty academics Frank and Misty are joined in Berlin by Elle, an activist, and avid partygoer Effie based in London.

We’ll delve into topics intrinsic to modern relationships, sexual self-awareness, and the world of kink in liberal cities in the 21st century. The hosts are currently active and immersed in sex-positive scenes across Europe, meaning they date and meet a range of fizzing and wonderful people. The increasing influence of kink on mainstream attitudes towards sex and relationships means CRUDE's exploration provides listeners with an essential and entertaining examination of their own desires, passions, and the situationships that ensue.

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