We decided to conduct some rather Heath Robinson tests to determine the loadings on the two wraps of a t-k during suspension. We always knew some orientations like face-downs with the legs pulled up high near the axis of suspension produced crushing constriction on the upper wrap but not relatively how much or how much …
OK, I know we have been a bit slack about doing gallery updates but you either get posts or piccies as there aren’t enough hours in the day. We spent all day yesterday shooting with Spanish photographer, Antonia Penia, whose work has graced the pages of such illustrious organs as Playboy. Talking of which, I …
We were doing an experimental shoot with this evening with MaYa as model and, as is often our practice, a dog-earned copy of one of Sugiura’s books for tying inspiration. As most of his photos seem to feature old style rigs on bamboo, we set up the pole and the newly recovered backdrops I had …
I’d say most of the real knowledge on kinbaku only started to get a foothold in the west about 5 years ago. Almost all of us, including me, seem have underestimated the subject and undoubtedly still do. Every time I think I have gained a reasonable degree of understanding, another layer is revealed. There seem …
I recently received an email from a self-professed “local known expert” and veteran educator of some 20 years experience after making my post asking what could be done, if anything, to protect people from incompetent teachers. His reply was strewn with personal insults and made light of my concerns over nerve damage saying: “Nerve issues …
I’ve been busy sourcing rope recently. Prompted by the recent reports of rope breaks, I decided to look for something that would reduce risk without compromising look and feel. By mid-November, I should have samples of a new super strong reinforced jute in 5mm and 6mm. There is new stock of Tossa Lite on the …
It struck me recently that the only information we have on the loading of the wraps of a box-tie is anecdotal and we take it largely on trust that the inverted-Y is usually the best way of attaching a suspension line. I have speculate elsewhere that it might actually distribute load better if both wraps …
Although not directly relevant to bondage, it has some quite close parallels since it involves the upper arm and I suspect similar pressure could be exerted by wraps on a box-tie. The lesson that seems to be shown is the importance of the vulnerability of the lower part of the upper arm. I think this …
I have added a few new classes. As a result of several requests, I have slotted Bondage for Sex and Play into the schedule again. This class does what it says on the label, it shows a number of simple and sometimes ingenious ties for getting your partner just where you want them for your …
My lovely friends Mike and Claire, who you might know as the people behind Kink Bar held on Wednesday nights at The Flying Dutchman and Fetish Flyer, have just come up with a rather fine idea. Their new web site, KINKLondon.com, is a portal to all the best kinky events in town, a sort of …