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Have you heard or read something like this before? Or maybe you’ve said this or thought this: "I can't do shibari because… it's a complicated traditional Japanese art form requiring...

Emotions lead to motion.  Motion leads to emotions. Rhythm and expression color the narrative of a scene, while movement and gestures punctuate it.  The body moved confidently, inspires confidence.  A...

Serialized exclusive excerpt of Midori’s new rope bondage book in progress, only at Twisted Monk and Midori’s PatreonBy Midori www.planetmidori.com An exercise in sequence. This is not a speed drill....

         Eyes Off Ropes                    A reminder          Eyes Off Hands                    A practice...

Undo. Undo well. Undo is the act of removing the rope from a person or untying a knot. It might be during a scene in progress, as positions change and...

A little story, starring you. You’re going about your busy day. The city swirls all around you as you juggle the to-do list. The commute through traffic, crowded trains, and...

Big picture thinking about your scenes. If you are the one casting rope in a scene, are you helping your partner to stay in position? Or are you keeping them...

 The constellation of participants in a rope scene may include one, two, three, or even more people. They will be the ones doing the tying and the ones being tied....

Are you curious about Japanese words or terms related to shibari and BDSM? Let’s explore a few of these words and consider good ways to use them.  Q: First, do...

Monk and Midori have a long history of working together to provide accessible, inclusive, reality based education to the kinky masses. And now, Midori has given Twisted Monk the exclusive...

We often get asked about air travel with rope- what is safe for carry on vs what should be checked? To get the best answer, we consulted the ultimate rope-toting road-warrior...