What does it mean to expand the notion of sex? How can we discover pleasure outside of a traditional focus on genitals and penetration? For Hunny Daniels, professional submissive and a member of the BDSM community, rope bondage provides space for them to engage with sexual gratification in a new way.
In Part 1 of this 2-episode series, host Jessie Sage sits down with Hunny to talk about the ins and outs of the rope community and Hunny’s experiences in BDSM. They talk about how rope can be a sensory-seeking experience—especially for neurodivergent people—and how those sensations leave Hunny feeling proud and strong.
Hunny advocates for the rope community as a queer space and discuss the importance of safety. Jessie and Hunny touch on everything from the power dynamic in the American rope scene, the Japanese origins of Shibari, the feminine origins of rope bondage, rope as a community for queer, fat, and neurodivergent people, and more.
Make sure you don’t miss Part 2 of this episode where Jessie talks with professional rigger Melissa Milk about their her up!
Guest Recommendations:
- Book: The Faggots and Their Friends Between Revolutions, Larry Mitchell
- Music: Dream Pop, Doom Pop, Hardcore
Pittsburgh City Paper Shibari article by Jessie Sage:
Shibari, or rope bondage, can bring pleasure, pain, connection, and sometimes major surprises
People:
- Guest: Hunny Daniels
- Host: Jessie Sage
- Producer: Emily Foster
- Intern: Anna Fischer
- Music: Benjamin J Benamati
Sponsor: Assembly Four