13 Rope Bondage Sex Positions
Bring Shil
® BY ZACHARY ZANE MARS, 2021
into the bedroom.
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‘There’s something undeniably arousing about being tied up or tying a partner up in the
bedroom. Not only does it change the power structure, facilitating elements of
domination and submission, but it also evokes powerful emotions. There's an immense
amount of vulnerability and trust required when sexually bound. These reasons (among
others) help to explain why so many people fantasize about BDSM (remember, the B
stands for “bondage”). In fact, a 93% of men and 96% of women have fantasized about
some aspect of BDSM before.
So what are the best ways to use bondage during sex? If you're someone who's curious
about bondage sex positions, you might have come across Shibari, a contemporary form
of rope bondage that originated in Japan. (Sometimes, it’s also called Kinbaku or
Japanese bondage.)
“Shibari is not inherently sexual,” explains Sydona, a Shibari artist and instructor; some
people use it as a form of meditation or as a tool to feel intimate with a partner.
However, Shibari can be sexual if you so choose. You can tie your partner up, and the
two of you can go at it for hours in various positions. This piece is focused on all the fun,
kinky sex you can have when either you or your partner is bound.
But before we continue, safety first! If you've never attempted Shibari, consider taking a
course or one-on-one class with a professional, because tying someone up can be
incredibly dangerous both physically and emotionally. And there are certain things you
should never do—like use rope across the neck. This can lead to asphyxiation.
“The number one rule for tying safely is to ALWAYS have safety shears within reaching
distance,” Sydona says. “The second is to be able to communicate to your partner well,
both as both a top [person doing the tying] and bottom [person being tied]. Being able
to communicate explicitly and coherently before, during, and after a session is what
keeps it as safe and enjoyable as possible.”
‘With that said, here are 13 bondage sex positions you can try out with your partner.
(You'll notice the first two “positions” are actually two different types of standard Shibari
ties that will allow you to complete every other position on the list.) In addition to
speaking with Sydona, we also talked to world-renown, Shibari expert i. She's a
sexologist, educator, and author of Seductive Art of Japanese Bondage. (Midori offers
Shibari classes, if you want to learn more advanced knots than the ones offered on this
list.)
Double Column Tie
All you really need to be able to
bring bondage to the bedroom is a
simple handcuff-style tie, Syonda
says. "This is called a ‘double column’
tie—two loops around two ‘columns!
(usually two limbs) that doesn’t
collapse or self tighten."
"In any tie, but particularly with ties
involving the wrists, it’s important to
make sure you have plenty of wiggle
room between the skin and the rope,
and that the tie can’t tighten down
on itself," she says. "A tie that does
this is both uncomfortable and
unsafe and can potentially cause loss
of circulation or nerve damage.”
To actually complete the double
column tie, place your “wrists a
couple of inches apart, and then
wrap around both wrists," Midori
says. "Cross at the middle and wrap
around the space between the wrists
and then tie two overhand knots." (1
‘know this can be a little confusing
without a depiction, so check out this
2-minute tutorial on how to to doa
double column tie.)
Once youve mastered the double-
columa wrist tie, you can get
creative with it!
Boxtie
"This is a Shibari classic with vast
variations," Midori says. "For a super
simple way to start, use one or two
long ropes, perhaps 25 to 30 feet.
Then tie their wrists together behind
their back. Use the remaining rope
and wrap that around the arms and
body: First below the breasts or pecs,
then over it. If you connect the check
ropes between the arm and torso,
you'll be able to snug it down
tightly."
‘You can play in numerous positions
with this one. "It's great for full
frontal access to nipples and
’ ) genitals," Midori says. "It’s super hot
for face-down anal, too."
Bondage Doggy
"Position your partner on their knees with their behind in the air and chest flat on the
bed, floor, couch, ete.,” Sydona says. "Pull their arms back and tie their wrists together
behind their thighs to their ankles. If this is too tough on their neck, put a pillow under
their chest."
While the image here is depicting oral stimulation, you can also do anal and vaginal
penetration in this position.
The Crab
"Bend their legs and tie the thigh and
ankle together with an easy release
two column tie; then repeat for the
other leg,” Midori says. It's optional
to tie the wrists to the thighs, Midori
adds. (That's what's depicted in the
image.)
This position allows for "sexy
vulnerability" and "access to all the
bits" making it great for both giving
and receiving oral pleasure. It's also
really smooth to transition into
bound doggy from this position.
The Puppy Style
In this position, the bottom's ankles are tied to a pole—make sure to use something that
won't give anyone splinters—a PVC pipe could work here or even a long Swiffer handle.
The bottom's wrists are tied together.
Midori notes that you feel "delightfully exposed’ in this position, and it's “fantastic for
bound penetration from behind."
Hogtie
Have your partner lie on their stomach for the hogtie. "Tie their ankles together and
their wrists behind their back, then tie those to each other," Sydona says.
"While this isn’t a great position for penetration, it’s great for oral and sets the mood for
a BDSM-type session. Don’t forget that this position can be very strenuous on your
partner's back and shoulders, so make sure you have a quick exit plan and check in
Sexy Spoon
Lay on one side, and "Tie wrists together with a basic wrist tie. Tie the left ankle to the
right thigh, using the same tie as the wrists. Then tie the left thigh to the left upper arm
bicep. Make sure it’s not too tight,” Midori says. "The body looks amazing in this position
and it's hot for spooning sex from behind.
Interrogation Chair
Have your partner sit in a chair and
tie their ankles to each chair leg and
their wrists behind their back. "This
position is great for oral, using toys,
or for a good ol fashioned
interrogation role play," Sydona says.
"Pro tip: make sure the back of the
chair is against a wall or something
stable, so you don’t accidentally push
your partner over backward in the
heat of the moment.”
Reverse Chair
"Have your partner straddle a chair
so their booty is just barely off the
edge of the seat and rest their chest
on the seat's back," Sydona says. "Tie
their ankles to the legs of the chair
and their wrists behind their back.
This position is great for anal play."
(Note: For this position to work, you
need to use a chair without arms.
You also want to lean the chair
against a wall or bed; you don't want
the chair toppling over!)
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Spread Eagle
"Have your partner lie flat on their
back on a bed and tie their wrists
and ankles to each corner," Sydona
says. "For extra spice add a blindfold,
and go to town. If you or your
partner are new to bedroom bondage
this is a great starting position. It's
simple to tie, not particularly
strenuous, and you can even buy
user-friendly under-the-bed
restraints if rope isn’t your style."
The Yogi
"Again have your partner lie flat on
their back on the bed. Tie each ankle
to each corner at the top of the bed,
lifting their leg as high as is
comfortable for them,” Sydona says.
"If this is too difficult, tie their thighs
instead of their ankles, so they can.
bend their knees. This position is
great for, well, everything."
Spreader Bar Legs
"With your lover on their back, place a pole under their ankle, just above their heels,”
Midori says. "Tie each wrist and ankles to the pole, and [make sure to] tie loose enough
for wriggle room and to prevent loss of circulation.”
This position grants full access penetration to all the orifices, Midori adds.
Group Project
The Group Project is a rope bondage
position for when three people are
involved. "Have your partners stand
face-to-face with their arms around
each other. Tie both partners’ wrists
in a classic handcuff tie behind the
back of the other," Sydona says.
"From here, you can take a
voyeuristic role and watch an
inevitable steamy makeout session,
or alternate teasing each partmer
while the other watches at a very
close range."