We interview associate Professor of Sociology and kinkster Dr Julie Fennell exploring her background into rope and kink, and her research on rope subculture, one of her key areas of interest. She tells us about:
Her first rope scene
- The tie that actually got her into rope (despite her having tied several times before)
- Why she doesn’t feel she fits into ‘ropeworld’
- Circus Bondage and how contrarty to many people’s opinions, performance can still be connective
- ‘Expectations’ in rope and how she likes to mess with them
- What her research has taught her about rope subculture
- How sex and rope connect in American shibari
Listen now for a fascinating insight into rope subculture!
