The Little Guide to Getting Tied Up: Tips for Rope Bondage Bottoms

by Evie Vane

Overview

This and Evie Vane's award-winning book *Better Bondage for Every Body* (https: //www.amazon.com/dp/153315211X) are the only two books on getting tied up, from bedroom play to advanced suspensions. You'll learn all about finding the right rope partner, types of rope scenes, avoiding injuries, pain processing, and the 7 Helpful Skills of Rope Bottoming, including Mindfulness, Being Prepared, and Communicating With Your Rope Top. You'll also learn how to evaluate a suspension hardpoint for safety and much more!Sprinkled throughout are photos plus true stories of scenes that went wrong and scenes that went right. You'll also find a list of valuable rope bottoming resources.If you're interested in rope bondage of any kind, whether in the bedroom, at a BDSM club or dungeon, or even in front of an audience, this guide is a must-read

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781500771683
Publisher:	CreateSpace Publishing
Publication date:	08/20/2014
Pages:	114
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.24(d)

About the Author

Evie Vane is a rope performer, a bondage model, and an educator who has worked with some of the top rope artists worldwide. In addition to teaching and writing about bondage bottoming, Evie co-hosts bondage parties and other events in San Francisco. Get free tips and resources at RopeBottoming.com and free rope bottoming videos on YouTube's Evie Vane channel.

Table of Contents

Author’s Note and Disclaimer

Introduction

1. Shaping Your Desires

(Types of rope scenes, types of rope)

2. Finding and Evaluating a Rope Top

3. Mindfulness

(Ways to cultivate it, nerve-damage considerations)

4. Being Prepared

(Mental prep, physical prep, the rope bottoming bag)

5. Trusting Your Instinct

(Including 3 easy ways to develop instinct)

6. Knowing Yourself

(Physical and mental conditions, negotiating, safewords)

7. Communicating with Your Rope Top

(What to communicate and what not to)

8. Making a Connection

(Ways to foster connection, sub drop)

9. Being Always Curious

(Building endurance, increasing flexibility, pain processing,

exploring complementary practices)

10. Extra Tips for Suspensions

(Before, during, and after the scene)

Appendix A: Evaluating a Hardpoint for Suspension

Appendix B: Horror Stories

Appendix C: Rope Bottoming Resources

Acknowledgments

Editorial Reviews

"The number-one piece of required reading for anyone who plans to have rope on their body" --Topologist, rope bondage instructor

"Offers a fantastic mix of ​risk awareness education, empowerment, and personal anecdotes." --Shay Tiziano, 2014 International Power Exchange title holder

"An excellent read and a great guide...an inspirational and holistic perspective on bondage and the joy that comes from conscious surrendering." --Mary Karver, kink-aware therapist and bondage model

"If you're a switch or a rope bottom; then you will DEFINITELY benefit and shortcut your own learning with this book." Pete Riggs, author of Rope Bondage the Smart Way

"Chock-full of super-useful information and so personable and enjoyable to read...a very needed resource for those who love being in rope." --Bondage Erotique

"Written from a rich trove of personal experience...Ms. Vane provides the reader with many valuable tips, warnings, and most importantly, ways to make your rope scenes be a success." Sir Charles, in Growing Pains

"Fantastic. A must-read for those who are rope bottoms." --Salima, via Goodreads.com

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