Nerve Safety For Rope Bondage

In this shibari tutorial, Cait teaches a six-part course on nerve injury and nerve safety in ropes with their model Gigi.

Nerve injuries are one of the most common injuries we see in rope bondage. As the connections between body and brain, damage to nerves can be debilitating, which is why risk-aware rope play is so essential. This multi-class series is focused not only on raising awareness about where the most common injuries occur but also on providing insights into how to lower the risk of nerve injuries and how to handle them when they do occur.

The first class offers an overview of the anatomy of a nerve and how to tell the difference between nerve damage and circulation loss.

In the second and third videos, Cait discusses the nerves of the upper and lower body respectively, with a special focus on those most commonly affected in rope bondage.

The fourth part of the course focuses on the mechanisms of nerve injuries, particularly with regard to compression and shearing injuries, which are most commonly seen in shibari.

The fifth class examines some of the known risk factors that might may increase your likelihood of nerve injury in ropes as well as how you can begin to mitigate some of those risks.

Finally, the last video offers invaluable advice on how to handle a nerve injury if it occurs.

This course is suitable for all levels with indispensable information for both riggers and rope bottoms alike. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refresh your nerve knowledge, we advise you to keep coming back to this information throughout your practice.

Cait has prepared an amazing and highly comprehensive hand-out to supplement the content taught in their class. This is a complementary tool with the class. Click here to download and familiarize yourself extensively with its contents about nerves.

Please be aware that this is not professional medical advice. We encourage everyone to research this topic further and to always consult your primary care physician when in doubt.

* Captions available for this series: English