Damsel in Distress [pt. 1]

Over the next few days I'll be sharing all 100+ images from this sensual, rope photo series photographed by Eric Flanders in Belgium!

I have been shooting BDSM/shibari themes since I first began modeling and have always been heavily intrigued by BDSM, both in my personal life, and in my modeling. Rope play, or shibari, is a personal favorite of mine, though I have yet to learn how to actually do the ties myself (hmmmm perhaps could be a quarantine activity?!). I have worked with several skilled rope artists over the years, and always enjoy (he he) my time while tied.

Shibari does come with a few precautions though, and should not be tried until you are well versed safety protocol. Rope placement can impact nerves, and can lead to irreversible nerve damage if done incorrectly. Sometimes the damage can be so severe that it can cause full loss of mobility in one's hand! It's important to have a basic understanding of nerve points, as well as have constant communication while tying, in order to make sure the sub has full feeling in their fingers and toes. Suspension (when the sub is lifted off the ground by ropes) carries even greater risk with regard to potential nerve damage. Pinching pains, tingling, or loss of feeling in one's fingers/toes are all major signs that the ropes need to come off.

If you are interested in learning more about Shibari, I recommend looking into resources such as classes (local sex shops sometimes run demos/classes, or online kink-educators often give skype-classes), videos, and books to be sure you will be as safe as possible!

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Brianna