Little Village magazine issue 291: February 2021

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IMPORTANT: Safety first! Stay clear-headed! Ensure mutual enthusiastic consent!

Rope Bondage 101 By Talya Miller Safety Warning: Rope can be a dangerous practice. Please use caution and communication when tying your partner. Always have safety EMS scissors within reach. Do not practice rope when consuming substances that can alter your mental state. Enthusiastic consent is mandatory for both parties. Lastly, have fun!

Materials 30-40 feet of cotton-braided rope

EMS Safety

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Scissors

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2 6 Basic Body Harness 1. Fold your 30-40-foot rope in half, and place over your partner’s shoulders and neck. 2. Tie four standard overhand

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knots with your doubled rope the length of your partner’s upper half, starting at the clavicle. Each knot should be roughly one hand length from the previous knot.

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3. Next, take both strands of leftover rope up between your partner’s legs, so the rope is now at the back of the body.

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4. Finally, take one rope in each hand. Reach around the front of your partner and loop each strand of rope through the coordinating section between the knots. 5. Repeat step 4, creating a crisscross pattern in the back, and a diamond pattern in the front. 6. Once you reach the top section,

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just tie in a bow in the back. Do

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NOT loop through by the neck. 7. Not recommended for longterm wear; check with your partner on comfort. 30 February 2021 LITTLEVILLAGEMAG.COM/LV291

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