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Does it turn you on to imagine someone tying you up and controlling you? Then you might be a so-called rope bunny or rope bottom. Which of the two you are depends on whether the sexual aspect of this BDSM game is important to you or whether you simply enjoy the bondage aesthetics and the tying process. In our article, we address the most important questions on the subject of rope bunny (and rope bottom).
Rope Bunny versus Rope Bottom
The most important thing first: the terms rope, bunny and bottom are mainly used in the context of BDSM and are used in the types of rope bondage and shibari (a Japanese military-based knot and bondage technique). While the rope bunny is not automatically submissive and can still be tied up as a passive part by mutual agreement, the rope bottom naturally takes the subordinate position in bondage games. So that you can better categorize yourself and your passion, it makes sense to apply this distinction between a rope bunny and a rope bottom to yourself. Basically, you have a passion in this direction if, for example,
you get restless at the sight of ropes
you get withdrawal symptoms without ropes
you only consume porn in which bondage is the main theme
you find the Japanese knot-tying art of Shibari soothing
you can switch off and relax when tied up and tied
get a kick out of being completely immobilized
The Rope Bunny
You call yourself a rope bunny when you don’t necessarily have a submissive streak, but simply enjoy the process of being tied up and see the aesthetics of bondage as an art form. You experience being tied up as an almost meditative act in which you can relax and let go. For this reason, you probably prefer to be considered a “model” rather than the classic term “bunny”.
The role of a rope bottom
On the other hand, if you prefer to call yourself a rope bottom, you probably like to be in the submissive role during sex and also when tying up, to take on the passive part and to let the person who ties you up or has sex with you take control. For you as a rope bottom, the sexual aspect also plays an important role in bondage games.
Having an orgasm during or after the tying up process is usually part of a session for you. Because bondage is extremely appealing and stimulating for many bottoms, an active partner doesn’t necessarily need a bunny or a bondage model. They can also live out their passion with submissive subs, serfs, bottoms or brats, because most of them also enjoy bondage.
Rope bunny or rope bottom: who “plays” with you?
Are you a rope bunny or rope bottom looking for the right match for your passions? Then, of course, you need to look for someone who enjoys tying up their partner, preferably using ropes, but also handcuffs and ankle cuffs or collars and leashes. Ideally, you will find a rigger or rope-top. However, normal tops, doms or so-called brat tamers (tamers or tamer of brats) are also possible.
For many players, an important aspect of bondage is the degree of bondage. From slight restrictions of movement to total fixation, everything is possible. While many rope bunnies are satisfied with having their hands tied behind their backs, others need their whole body tied up to get going. This just goes to show that not all BDSM and bondage is the same. There are as many variations as there are BDSM enthusiasts. Every variation is allowed, all forms can be practiced, and all forms are justified.
Submission also plays an important role as part of a bondage BDSM session. Submission by restricting freedom of movement is often just the starting point, because your partner can torment you in a very pleasurable way as a rope bunny after tying you up, with further games such as tickling, spanking or deprivation of touch. The only limit is your/your imagination, and imagination, as we know, has no limits. But with all these possibilities, never forget: Safety First!
What you should pay attention to as a rope bunny
If you take on the role of the rope bunny (or rope bottom) in bondage games, always take care of your own safety and don’t rely solely on your dominant partner. Your aim should be to prevent accidents or injuries as far as possible. If bondage techniques are used incorrectly, painful welts are just as possible as life-threatening strangulation. For this reason, be careful if you, as a rope bunny, put yourself in the hands of someone you suspect of having sadistic tendencies. On the other hand, riggers should only fulfill the bondage desires of masochistic rope bunnies or rope bottoms as long as they do not lead to serious or even life-threatening injuries.
To make it easier to free yourself in an emergency, you should also, as a bunny or bottom, be familiar with the various bondage techniques used during a session. There are plenty of educational materials (books, online courses or YouTube channels) available for beginners and advanced players alike. Before the bondage session begins, all participants should define the framework conditions. Effective communication is essential for hot and safe bondage games, especially for you as the rope bunny or rope bottom.
A satisfying bondage session requires not only a high degree of mutual trust. The framework should always include appropriate safety precautions. In addition to safety scissors, the players should also agree on a safeword that can be used to stop all activities in progress. You should also define what is and is not allowed (do’s and don’ts). If you are new to the role of the bunny, take it slowly.
This means, for example, that you should not let yourself be completely immobilized during your first experience. Complex bondage techniques that involve hanging from appropriate devices should also be avoided at first. Start your bondage with solid ground under your feet, your butt, or your back. This way you minimize the risk when tying up while standing, sitting, or lying down.
Conclusion: consensual bondage games provide pleasure
What bondage games are ultimately always about is the satisfaction of different desires. Whether you’re a top or a bottom, the focus should be on pleasure. Just as the rigger or dom gets satisfaction from tying someone up, you as the rope bunny or rope bottom get fun from putting yourself in the hands of the active partner. As long as everything is done with mutual consent and with the utmost safety, a bondage session can be a truly captivating experience for all of you.
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