At Shibari Lounge, bamboo isn’t decoration — it’s an essential, load-bearing part of our suspension points and our teaching practice. Every pole we use has been hand-selected, cut, and prepared for human weight and movement.

When your safety depends on the material above you, knowing bamboo’s anatomy matters. Here’s what to look out for when suspending from, or with, bamboo at home, at Shibari Lounge, and at studios all around the globe.

Explore the art of hair rope in shibari — including technique, safety tips, recommended rope types, and how to use it for tension, breath play, and predicament. Learn with us at Shibari Lounge, a neurodivergent-friendly rope studio in Essex.

Discover the story behind Sakunawa — Bex Tatsunawa’s sensory-first rope care collection. Rooted in connection, intention, and neurodivergent creativity, this piece explores how one woman’s love for Kinbaku and transformation became a curated shop for shibari essentials, handmade tools, and rope that feels as good as it looks.

In honour of Purple Day, we’re raising awareness for epilepsy within the rope community. Here’s how to approach shibari safely and thoughtfully when seizures are a factor.

Shibari is beautiful—but it’s also edge play. In this essential guide, we explore what it means to understand your risk profile before tying or being tied.

Before you pick up the rope, start with a conversation. Whether you’re tying with a new partner or someone you’ve known for years, these seven essential questions will help you build a safer, more connected and consensual scene—every time.

Our full response to The Echo, sharing why we teach Shibari: not for shock or taboo, but to build a community grounded in consent, connection, and safety.