Ep145: Labels in Rope Bondage

There are a SURPRISING number of labels people use in rope, some of
which have leaked over from other aspects of BDSM, and some of
which are unique to rope bondage. In this episode, fox and Mya
explore - and sometimes disagree on! - what these can mean, sharing
some of the different meanings that can be associated with these
labels. This discussion provides a starting point for you to have
with the people you do rope with about their labels, and is
definitely NOT the definitive guide - we know communities,
cultures, individuals all bring different perspectives, and we
encourage you to talk to others about their labels, why they chose
them (if they did!) and making sure you’re both using the label
that suits them, and you understand what they mean by chasing it.
It’s a helpful way to discover more about each other! Also learn in
the episode: • 12+ labels that the podcast hosts can think of that
people use in rope • fox and Mya’s preferred labels • Whether you
can have more than one label • A little bit of Thai from fox • Some
of the more controversial terms, and why that might be the case •
Caution around gender and stereotyping in labels • Areas where
labels might be lacking • Benefits of labels - and the downsides •
Why humans like labels • How might you choose one or more labels in
rope, if you want to • A question from Mya about the rope world and
their relationship to labels We fully expect (and encourage!)
listeners to disagree with our definitions, so tell us in the
comments: **What label/s do you use in rope? What does it mean to
you?**