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Have you ever had a moment in rope where you suddenly feel a cold sweat and dizziness? Have you ever actually fainted while in rope? Fainting in medical terms is called Vasovagal Syncope, and having the feeling that you might faint without fully fainting is called Vasovagal Presyncope.  Even though many people who get tied, have never heard about Vasovagal Syncope or Vasovagal Presyncope (feeling dizzy but not losing consciousness), it is a relatively common experience. We ga

Negotiating consent is a key component to consider when engaging in rope. Because the rope and ideas we are playing with can be complex, it is a good idea to consider a framework for how you want to negotiate. We start with the assumption that neither person wants to do harm to the other and that both want to negotiate for an enjoyable rope scene. 1. Define the type of negotiation you want to engage in and the consent model you want to follow. Broadly speaking there are three

Some etiquette guides for when you are observing people tying, or watching a scene at a rope jam When first entering a rope space, you may find yourself observing other people's tying. This can take the form of playing or labbing, both of which are called "rope scenes". A scene is considered dedicated time for people to enjoy tying together in a negotiated way, and that often does not include the people observing. If you are watching people tying together, there are polite wa