I started practicing shibari in early 2020 and have since been exploring Japanese inspired rope bondage as a rigger. My tying is influenced by many different teachers and perspectives, but a focus on play and safety have always been at it's core. 

As a top, I value the many possibilites offered by shibari. Tying has helped me get a deeper understanding of powerplay, sadomasochism and caretaking. The different people I tie with and their approaches to rope bottoming especially continue to broaden my perspectives on what is possible with ropes. But most importantly shibari helps me to face my own deviant desires and lets me create a space for exploring them.

My aim as a teacher is to bridge the gap between the technical aspects of shibari and the more elusive soft skills needed for a truly fun and intimate encounter in ropes. Especially setting and communicating intention is a topic I am passionate about. While it is important to learn to be safe and build confidence in ones rope skills, these are only the prerequisites for building trust, connection and mutual exploration.

You can find me on Fetlife @SoundsOfDistress