So you want to try Shibari: featuring Marie Sauvage

‘Shibari can be used in many different ways, whether it’s used in a psychological/philosophical way or in a sexual/BDSM way; not one is superior, they’re just different.’

Episode 4 of our ‘So You Want to Try…’ podcast features French American Shibari artist Marie Sauvage. We spoke about her journey into the world of Shibari, misconceptions surrounding Shibari and top tips for those curious to try.

Listen here:

Explore BDSM experiences on Sensuali.

Read: Meet Shibari rigger & educator: Rory Ropes.

Podcast

BDSM

bondage

shibari

Emma Cheeky

Author

Emma is a qualified sex educator especially passionate about inclusive and comprehensive sex ed. By speaking about sex every day, she is on a mission to normalise sexuality and desire in all its forms.

Marie Sauvage

Author

Marie Sauvage is a French American Shibari artist performing at private and public events around the world.

Discover related Experiences

Bondage

All tied up with nowhere to go?

Shibari

Tying the knot never sounded better.

Domination

Cutie in the streets, (control) freak in the sheets.

Dominatrix

Good girls go to heaven, bad girls go to dungeons.

FemDom

Let the matriarchy commence.

Latex

Want to see my second skin?

Leather

Dressed in leather whatever the weather.

Role Play

Because sometimes getting arrested is very...liberating.

Spanking

Spank me like you mean it.

See all experiences

Explore similar articles

Erotica

Her + Him: Two sides of a pegging story

Co-authored by Iso & Pimenta Cítrica

Tuesday 15 October 2024

'I couldn’t believe it was finally happening, after months of fantasizing about it.' Pimenta Cítrica presents a steamy two-sided story of an unforgettable pegging moment.

Art

Shibari rope tying: when sensuality becomes an art form

Posted by Pauline Marie-Antoinette

Thursday 11 July 2024

Experience the art of Shibari, where ropes and knots transform into a journey of trust, and sensual exploration. Discover how the subtle interplay of pain and pleasure can elevate your understanding of connection and intimacy.

Culture

Berlin’s intimate guide for sensual explorers

Posted by Pauline Marie-Antoinette

Tuesday 12 November 2024

Erotic poet and performer, Pauline Marie Antoinette guides us through her top sensual recommendations in her home city of Berlin.

Interview

Affairs of intimate indecency: meet kinky girlfriend, Amelia Swann

Co-authored by Iso & Amelia Swann

Friday 8 March 2024

Longing for a passionate whirlwind of a date laced with a good dose of deviance? Long no further. This is Amelia Swann, one of London's very finest kinky girlfriends.

Educational

Celebrating Diversity and Exploration on International Fetish Day

Posted by April Maria

Friday 17 January 2025

Today is International Fetish Day a day to explore, appreciate, and embrace the myriad of desires that exist within human sexuality.

Culture

Storytime: My Hypno Shibari experience with Hands of Eros

Posted by Pauline Marie-Antoinette

Monday 28 October 2024

I recently had the chance to do a private session with the wonderful Hypno Shibari artist, Emmanuel aka Hands of Eros. Here's everything that happened.