There are lots of tutorials available for wonderful and intricate rope patterns, but for a lot of people their main interest in shibari is tying up their partner for sex. So what are the best ties for sex? Here are the top four- and to tie them all you only need to learn two knots! A single-column, and a half-hitch
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1. Hands together
Sometimes the simplest ties are the best, a lot of fun can be had with simply tying your partner's arms together. Just tie a couple of wraps and a single column knot and have some fun. Level this tie up by tying to a bedpost!
2. Katatsumuri Shibari 蝸牛縛り
This tie which translates into the distinctly unsexy name ‘snail tie’ can be tied with just one rope. All it requires are a couple of wraps and a single column knot. It provides the perfect position for doggy style.
3. Kaka Shibari 抱える縛り
Another really simple tie fold the arms over either one leg, or both legs, tie a couple of wraps around the arms and add a single column knot.
4. Futomomo Shibari 太腿縛り
This tie which means thigh binding comes in many forms, but the simplest one is called ‘dirty futomomo shibari’, because its fast and easy. Learn to tie here: Tutorial
This simple tie lends itself to a variety of sexual positions.