Safety & Risk

Rope is not risk-free. This beginner-friendly guide looks at physical, relational, environmental and emotional risks in shibari and rope bondage, and how to think about them more clearly.

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