“It turns out the same is true in the realm of Japan’s fetish subculture. Half-baked knowledge of BDSM is also the cause of great injury—especially with ropes.”
Yes you can get hurt with ropes, being tied up, spanked, etc. etc. Often there is a fine line that a sensitive practitioner will notice. Obviously, Do NO Harm is the moto and in the BDSM word what does that mean. I notice that many people think they want something and are capable on being on the receiving end to the extent they want. I like to think of it as training… For lasting results we need to take our time.
I prefer psychological connect and play – imagining is like being there. Energy goes where thought goes. When someone feel helpless and nervous, you are most of the way there. They are no longer in control and that essentially is what some are looking for. The need to let go of control finally…
This is a great article about what can happen when those playing aren’t knowledgable about the body.
I also love this article I found about the art and history of rope tying.