Topic 2.1 | The Desire Framework

Eroticization is the process of turning something we don’t typically consider erotic into something that is. This could be a part of the body, a situation, or even a person.

In this class, we’ll explore tools for managing emotions during an erotic shibari encounter.

We’ll choose the management tools during the session based on the person being tied, which requires both of us to be fully aware of the nature of our desire.

A common mistake is confusing the concepts of satisfying with pleasing. When this happens in the context of an erotic dynamic within a relationship, it can lead to certain risks

The "Desire Diagram" of sekibaku outlines the sequence to follow so that the person being tied can delve deeper into their desires. We represent it using a pentagram inspired by the cycles of creation and destruction in Eastern cultures.

The first concept we must be clear about when referring to restraint in shibari is that restraint is carried out with the body, not with the ropes.