The First Bondage Layer

Shinju (The Pearls)
Every Japanese bondage starts with a basis. Call it the bondage-lingerie if you like. Even at this point you already need to know what you are working towards. Here we start with bondages based on windings, aiming at some support and first of all erotic effects.

The primary non-suspension bondage lingerie for a submissive woman consists of two parts: Shinju and Sakuranbo (The Peach). Shinju is used for the breasts, Sakuranbo for the crotch. Together they form a bra and slip in ropes.

Shinju – Technical Description
Take a four yard of 4 to 6 MM rope and wind it evenly around the torso, just under the breasts. The rope should touch the breasts. Don’t overdo the tightness but work towards an even tension in every winding.

Tie the ends together on the back. The knot should be just next to (not on) the spine (on the right side).

Now you take a second rope and wind it around the torso above the breasts in exactly the same way as the first one. Bear in mind that the bondage is supposed to support the breasts but not deform them.

Now you pick your third 4 yard line, double it up, slip it halfway under your lower windings, cross over, make a nice “V” along the neck and tie the ends together on the back, under your lower windings. This rope should pull up your lower windings slightly, so the whole thing supports the breasts.

Shinju works in four ways:
– The rope, like a bra, supports the breasts. This support feels comfortable;

- Breasts and nipples (the nipples gave this bondage its name) become more sensitive to touching. The bondage addresses the erogenous zones under the breasts and the Tsubo, located in the top of the cleavage, as well as several along the spine;

- It provides a feeling of being “packed together”, which is comforting, feels safe and supports the feeling of submission;

- The ropes between and under the breasts and the knots against the spine work up the erotic massage. This is relaxing as well as exciting.

Shinju is a very versatile bondage, that can be used for many different purposes, all of them revolving around making an introduction to/preparation for further play. It can be worn under plain clothing (for example to work – knowing this is just a warm up for later) and it can be combined with more Western play forms – such as Western style bondage – as well as with other Shibari bondages, most notably Emono.

Shinju will make the breasts and nipples more sensitive and as a result more receptive to even the subtlest erotic stimulation

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