Ep140: A reality check on the mystique of Japanese Rope Bondage - an interview with Midori (pt 1)

Midori literally ‘wrote the book’ on rope bondage, with the first
English instruction manual on Shibari: ‘Seductive Art of Japanese
Rope Bondage’. With her first hand perspectives on both American
and Japanese rope culture, fox and Mya were able to discuss with
her a depth of understanding of Japanese Rope culture that may be
at odds with some of the myths out there. Listen to the discussion
to hear about: • Midori’s slow burn entry into rope, and where she
learned both the skills of making rope (3rd grade!) and tying (a
lot later…) • How not to be a culture vampire in Japanese rope
bondage • The sex ways of ordinary people and ensuring we don’t
erase these • The extent to which rope bondage is actually
practised in Japan • A new perspective on the Tengu tie • The
themes in her erotic short story in ‘Silk Threads’ • The connection
- or not - between Japanese rope and Japanese rope martial arts
Trailblazing educator, sexologist, artist, and irritant to
banality, Midori founded Rope Dojo and ForteFemme: Women's
Dominance Intensive. She penned the first English instruction book
on Shibari, "Seductive Art of Japanese Bondage" in 2001, paving the
way to the popularity of rope. Dan Savage calls her the "Super Nova
of Kink," while others affectionately call her Auntie Midori for
her cool, tell-it-like-it-is, funny, reality-based teaching. 
Midori is the Co-Director of Curriculum for Kink Informed
Certification, part of Sexual Health Alliance, training therapists
and helping professional to provide safe, compassionate, and
inclusive service to their clients. She is the recipient of the
2022 Humanitarian Award from the American Association of Sex
Educators Therapists & Counselors (AASECT) and 2022 Effing
Foundation Grant, along with having honored with a Sainthood by the
Sisters of Perpetual indulgence. She is also the author of "Wild
Side Sex," "Master Han's Daughter," and "Silk Threads.” 
Learn, laugh, and enjoy her special online classes, events, and art
at  www.patreon.com/PlanetMidori (this is where she is
working on her next shibari book through this site!)