Bunny
Definition
In BDSM, a bunny or rope bunny is the term used to describe the recipient of rope bondage. It refers to the sub who allows themselves to be tied up and undergoes the physical and psychological experience of being bound.
Explanation of bunny
The term rope bunny is widely used in the shibari and bondage community. It describes the person who allows themselves to be tied up, often in artistic patterns or challenging positions. Where the rigger or top is the one who ties the rope and is in control, the rope bunny is the one who undergoes the experience and often embodies the beauty of the tied-up body.
A rope bunny can enjoy different aspects of bondage. For some, the emphasis is on the physical sensations: feeling the rope tighten, the pressure points on the skin, and the interplay between pain and comfort. For others, the psychological dimension plays a major role: the feeling of surrender, powerlessness, or deep relaxation that comes from being completely immobilized.
Shibari
There is also an aesthetic element: shibari is often seen as an art form, in which the rope bunny literally becomes the canvas on which the rigger unleashes his or her creativity and technique. Rope bunnies range from people who want to experience bondage occasionally to experienced subs who specialize in more complex positions and suspension.
Playing as a rope bunny requires trust and communication. Because you are physically restricted in your freedom of movement, you become dependent on the rigger. This can lead to a deep connection, but also to risks if the game is not played carefully.
Safety & points of attention
Watch out for tingling, numbness, or cold limbs. These are signs that blood flow is being impeded.
Avoid rope around the neck or chest that can restrict breathing.
Because the rope bunny is often unable to move freely, non-verbal stop or safety signals are important.
Never leave a rope bunny alone while he or she is tied up.
Only choose a rigger who has knowledge and experience with rope techniques and safety.
Related terms bunny
Bondage
Rigger
Rope bunny
Shibari
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