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Basically… Life – Ep. 27: The Basic Life Of Astrid – Tenderness in teaching rope, head strokes and blood moon dates.

In this episode we sit down with shibari/ rope practironer Astrid to chat about everyting from figuring out how to hold space to first dates, to the different ways you can learn how to tie people up.

How is rope a form of couple communication? Does rope make Astrid h*rny? Why are old white guys always in the mix with everything?

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Links:

• The Embodiment CT website
• Shibari 101: Let’s Talk About Japanese Rope Bondage – Autostraddle
• Shibari Is a Sex Practice That’s a Lot Like Bondage—but Better – Cosmopolitan
• Speaking BDSM: A Glossary of Terms Used to Describe BDSM – Everyday Health
• 1 in 5 of Your Friends Is Getting Kinky — Should You Be Too? – Healthline
• Starter Guide to BDSM: Rules, Core Values, and Words You Should Know -Greatist 
• A Beginner’s Guide To BDSM, According To Sex Educators – Bustle 
• How To Properly Choke Your Partner During Sex – Practical tips for mind-blowing breath play – Medium