Shibari Hip Harnesses
A study of hip harness design

The hips are the center of gravity of most bodies. Whether you want to pull someone towards you, or suspend them in the air, hip harnesses are an effective way of controlling and bearing a large portion of someone’s weight.

The goal of this workshop is to empower bottoms and tops to work together to customize hip harnesses (or create new ones) so that they work better for the bottom’s body and for the intended play. We achieve this goal by sharing the framework and terminology that can be used to collaboratively work on that task.

We will examine the fundamental components of many hip harnesses and how they affect the way a specific harness feels and behaves.

In this class we will explore concepts essential to constructing a hip harness that suits the bottom:

• Hip anatomy

• Characteristics of good hip harnesses

• Primary hip harness components

• Distributing load across various components

• Good and bad directions of applying force to a harness

There are many hip harnesses out there. Most bottoms have some favorites, depending on their body and the harness application. We will examine several hip harnesses through the lens of the above concepts and learn to mix and match what they offer to design custom harnesses.

Prerequisites

• Working knowledge of

  • single column ties.

  • hitches and frictions.

  • inline cuffs (e.g., hojo cuff).

• Existing experience in tying bondage harnesses of any type.

What to bring

• 3-5 pieces of 7-8 meter 5-6mm natural fibre rope.

• 1-2 pieces of 3-4 meter 5-6mm natural fibre rope (optional).

Arrival time and door policy

Please arrive 30 minutes before the workshop start time to finish the check-in process before the workshop starts. Attendee admittance will stop and the venue door will be locked as soon as the workshop starts.

Attendee policy

Anyone 18 years old or older is welcome. However, the instructors reserve the right to ask any attendee to leave at any time or disallow attendees from practicing, without stating a reason. By purchasing a ticket to this workshop, you are agreeing to comply with instructions from the workshop teachers.

Other Important Info

• Pay-what-you-can scholarships, funded by 4Culture, are available for all Pan Eros Foundation workshops. If you need financial assistance, please email Leah at assistdirector@pan-eros.org
• Water available. Please bring your own cup or bottle.
• Attendance is limited to 8 tying pairs.
• All sexes, genders, races, ethnicities, bodies, body types, sexual orientations, relationship orientations, abilities welcome and celebrated.
• Please let us know by email if you have any access needs or things that would aid in your learning.
• Questions may be directed to: assistdirector@pan-eros.org

About the Educators:

Since 2015, KinkRx (https://kinkrx.com) has been teaching high quality BDSM public classes and private lessons in Seattle. They cover beginner to advanced skills of shibari, dominance and submission, rough sex and body play, impact play, needle play, as well as the skills for creating rewarding play experiences. They are known for deep technical knowledge, premium curriculum development, and strong teaching skills. They also have extensive experience in working with people who are looking to use BDSM as a way to enrich their relationships and cultivate strong connections with their partners.

This event is presented by the Pan Eros Foundation. Please go to Pan-Eros.org for more information.