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More on male-body shibari, how to tie hitches, bondage while pregnant, and what goes into untying:

Anon asked: Any suggestions on ways to bond males?
Hazel: Honestly, there isn’t any rig we’ve covered that wouldn’t work on a male body as well. If crotch ropes bother you, just part the two strands to either side of the genitals, or leave more slack on that one area.
(You can put hitches at the hip to keep the rest of the structure from sliding around due to the extra looseness.)
The only types of tie that are “female only” are those that rely on a very ample bust to keep their shape.

Anon asked: I want to try some of the shibari, but I am worried about how to untie it after I am done.
Hazel: Untying does take a little bit of time, but it’s nothing like trying to untangle shoelaces or something like that.
The thickness and nature of the rope (especially jute) tend to stop knots from “seizing” and ropes from getting overly tangled.
You can expect the untying process to take about half the time it took to tie -if you used full knots all the way through. If they’re just hitches & tensions, it’ll come apart much faster.

Anon asked: What type of blogs do you follow? Do you follow back?
Hazel: I follow pale sexy and soft rope. If that’s your aesthetic, I’ll probably follow back so long as you don’t flood my dash or were created a day ago, etc.
That said, I do check out every blog that follows me (seriously).

Anon asked: Is it safe to practice gentle rope play while pregnant?
Hazel: You know, I’ve seen a lot of traditional kinbaku guys do this with their partners, so I’m assuming there’s no real danger in a little decorative rope or soft tying.
Follow your instinct, though. If it feels risky or uncomfortable, don’t do it.

Hope that helps!
♥ Hazel