Are you aroused by the idea of being bound with a rope? Do you love the way ropes look and feel when they are tied tightly against your skin? If so, you may be a rope bunny!
A rope bunny is any individual who enjoys being tied up with rope. The term is not reserved for any specific gender or sexual orientation. Instead, it is intended to be a term of endearment.
Some people who participate in rope play don’t like the term “rope bunny” since it implies that only females enjoy being tied up. Therefore, rope bunnies are sometimes called “rope bottoms” or “rope subs” since these terms are more gender-neutral.
In this article, I’ll go over the role of rope bunnies in BDSM, including some benefits of becoming a BDSM rope bunny. Then, I’ll give you some tips to help you get started on your rope bunny journey.
Lastly, I’ll discuss some important safety information to keep you safe during rope play.
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Are Rope Bunnies Popular in BDSM?
Rope bunnies and rope play is very popular in the BDSM community since it is a form of bondage. Typically, submissive partners enjoy being the bondage bunnies and dominant partners prefer being the riggers, AKA the people who do the tying.
Doms enjoy tying ropes because it gives them complete control over their subs once they are bound.
However, rope bunnies don’t have to be submissive.
In some cases, dominants become “bottoms,” and submissives become “tops” during rope play. This means that the doms are the ones being tied, while the submissives do the tying.
For the sake of this article, I’ll refer to rope bunnies as submissives and riggers as dominants. However, please remember that it’s perfectly acceptable for both doms and subs to become rope bunnies.
Benefits of Becoming a BDSM Rope Bunny
Whether you’re new to the world of BDSM or have been practicing for some time, you will likely have seen and heard of rope play.
If you haven’t tried it before, here are a few things that just might change your mind.
You Put Your Partner in Complete Control
One of the main appeals of becoming a rope bunny is that you are no longer in control of your body. Your partner can tie you in any way they please and do whatever they want to you while you are bound, which is incredibly thrilling.
You Can Experiment With Humiliation Play
If you are into BDSM humiliation play, becoming a BDSM rope bunny is a great way to bring your embarrassment fantasies to life. Your dom can tie you up in compromising positions, then display you to humiliate you unlike ever before.
It Allows You To Fulfill Your Exhibition Fantasies
Another common type of fantasy is exhibitionism, or the desire to be seen and sexually admired by others. Your rigger can tie you up in provocative ways in front of other people, putting your body on full display for all to see.
Rope Play Helps You Relax
Are you anxious or a chronic overthinker? Then rope play may be just what you need to relax your mind.
Sometimes, when people are bound by rope, they feel as though they are safe and can let go of their stresses and worries. They let themselves go and succumb to the feeling of the rope against their skin.
Afterward, they feel more relaxed and may even be ready to get some sleep!
So, if you are chronically stressed out and want a way to release your tension, becoming a rope bunny may be the perfect solution.
How To Start Your Journey as a Rope Bunny
The truth is, there are endless possibilities when it comes to rope play and your rigger may have some exotic positions in mind.
Unfortunately, they’re not always the most comfortable, especially if you’re not used to it.
So, before you dive in, here are a few things to consider if you’re just starting out.
Work on Your Flexibility by Stretching Daily
Being tied up for even a couple of minutes can be incredibly painful if you aren’t very limber. To help with this, you should stretch daily.
Additionally, try participating in yoga or other flexibility exercises to help stretch out your body and increase overall flexibility.
Performing these exercises will help you become a better rope bunny since you’ll be able to stay bound for extended periods!
Take an In-Person or Online Shibari Class
Shibari, historically known as Kinbaku, is the ancient Japanese art of rope bondage.
It involves tying others up in intricate, decorative patterns that are visually pleasing. Today, Shibari is commonly taught in-person or online to interested participants.
All bondage bunnies should enroll in a class to learn rope bunny bondage techniques. Even though you are going to be the one who is tied up, it’s essential to understand rope binding so you can tell your rigger if something doesn’t look or feel right during playtime.
Additionally, if you don’t have a rigger yet, Shibari classes are a great way to meet one.
Practice Rope Bondage Techniques on Yourself
Once you understand how to perform rope bondage, you can practice some techniques on yourself for a sexual thrill!
However, tying yourself up can be incredibly dangerous if not done correctly (more about this below).
Ask Your Dom To Learn the Ropes
Ask your dom if they are interested in becoming your rigger. If so, they should take classes and watch online tutorials to understand safe tying methods.
When they are ready, they can practice their knots on you! Once they can safely bind you, you can incorporate rope play into your BDSM play sessions.
Safety Tips for Rope Bunnies
As mentioned above, you’ll soon know if something doesn’t feel right, and there are classes you and your rigger can take to ensure you’re as safe as possible.
In addition to classes, here are a few key factors to keep in mind when playing with bondage ropes.
Always Have Safety Shears Available
Before you start playing with rope, you need to make sure you have two pairs of safety shears available at all times, just in case your dom needs to cut you out of a bind quickly.
I recommend getting medical-grade shears since they are very sharp and should cut through most ropes.
Use your shears to cut off the tip of your rope before playtime to make sure they work. You don’t want to be incorrectly bound only to release that the rope you chose is too thick for your scissors to cut through.
Come Up With Safe Words/Signals
As with all types of BDSM play, it’s crucial to have safety words and signals established with your dom before starting rope play.
Often, BDSMers use the words “green” to keep going, “yellow” to take it easy, and “red” to stop. However, select terms that are best for you and your partner.
If you plan to gag your mouth during rope bondage, you also need to come up with safety signals. You need to establish signs that you’ll actually be able to perform since most of your body will be bound.
Typically, the head isn’t restricted, so one potential option is to shake your head to indicate that something doesn’t feel right.
Take Additional Precautions if You Plan To Bind Yourself
If you want to bind yourself, you need to be especially careful because it’s very easy to harm yourself or get stuck if you don’t take specific precautions.
One of the crucial rules is to never bind all of your appendages at the same time. You need to be able to get out of your ties when playtime is over!
Also, before each binding session, you might want to tell somebody what you are doing and ask them to call you at a specific time to make sure you’re ok. That way, if you do get stuck, they will know to come and help you out.
Doing this will ensure that help will always be on the way if something goes awry. You might be a little red in the face, but at least you’ll still have all your fingers and toes!
Avoid Tying In Harmful Ways
Riggers need to be careful when tying you up, or else they can do some serious harm. This is why those classes are such a good idea, especially if you’re both new to rope play.
Some key rules to rope play include:
- As a general rule, riggers should never tie anything around your neck. This is very dangerous and can quickly turn fatal.
- Riggers shouldn’t tie the rope around your nerves or anywhere where it causes severe pain. They also shouldn’t bind the rope too tightly, or else it can cut off your blood flow.
- Your riggers shouldn’t tie you in ways that will harm you if you fall over. So, they should never tie your feet together in a standing position since you’ll have a hard time staying upright. Likewise, they should never tie you at the top of the stairs, out on your balcony, or anywhere else where falling may result in severe injuries.
Final Thoughts
Rope bunnies are people who enjoy being tied up for sexual pleasure. While submissives typically are rope bunnies and dominants are usually the riggers, this isn’t always the case.
To begin your journey as a rope bunny, you should:
- Work on your flexibility.
- Take classes on rope binding.
- Ask your dominant to practice on you.
- Practice on yourself.
To keep yourself safe:
- Keep scissors nearby.
- Come up with safety words to use during playtime.
- Always tell a friend if you plan to bind yourself.
- Ensure your rigger doesn’t tie you in a way that will cause harm.
