Bondage refers to the erotic restraint of a person — with ropes, straps, handcuffs, tape, or other materials. It's one of the most central practices in BDSM, combining physical restriction with surrendered control, trust, and an intense form of connection between those involved.

A Rigger is the person who ties during bondage — the active, shaping side of a rope or bondage session. The term comes from seafaring ("to rig" — to equip, to fit out) and has become established in a BDSM context as the term for the person who applies ropes, straps, or other restraints.

A Rope Bunny is the person who gets tied during bondage — the receiving, surrendering side of a rope or bondage session. The term is affectionate and playful — a bunny willingly entering the ropes. A Rope Bunny doesn't play a passive role.

Shibari — Japanese for "to bind" — is the Japanese art of erotic and aesthetic rope bondage. It's one of the oldest and most intricate forms of bondage, combining craftsmanship, aesthetics, and a deep interpersonal dynamic.