Frequently asked questions

Shibari, also known as Kinbaku, is an art form using learned skills to perform sensual, dramatic, and erotic rope bondage. Traditional shibari has its origins in Japan. Shibari is a style of rope art, it is not the only style. We welcome all styles of rope artists!

Beginning rope work (hands tied to the bed, etc) is generally very safe and sexy! Rope play, in general, is considered "edge play," which means you have the potential to be hurt. We will cover some of the safety aspects of rope through a handout when you come to the party and via the LEARN link on this website. We strive to create a safe and fun environment, but like in any other sport or activity we make no guarantees that it is safe to do rope work.

As you begin to tie you will find that your focus is on safety, proper execution, and placement. You may feel like you are going through a series of steps in order to achieve a particular outcome. Over time you will find that safety will ALWAYS be a concern, but you will be able to improve your flow and control.

Each experience is unique to the individual, however, many tell us that it feels like a good hug or a massage. More advanced experiences can lead to ties that are beautifully decorative, painfully torturous, tightly bound, and/or put you in a creative predicament.

In the rope community, and in all of the kink community, consent is one of the primary matters to consider and receive PRIOR to doing ANYTHING with ANYONE. Make no assumptions; do not touch anyone without their permission. If you receive a "Yes!" then you have consent. A "No!" means . . . NO!

At Rope Burn, words like, "stop," "quit," "no," etc. are all taken very seriously. If anyone is saying these words we expect the Top to stop and respect the request of the bottom. Yelling "Safe Word" will bring all play to a stop while you are assited, and it should only be used if your top ignores requests to stop. Any violation of this will result in immediate ejection from the event.

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