So you have read ‘50 Shades of Gray’, now you want to act out your own kinky fantasy. You have the rope; but now what? Where do you begin? ‘Showing You The Ropes’ is a great place to start. Created by the Two Knotty Boys, this book takes you step by step through knot tying and many basic bondage positions.

The Two knotty Boys have been on the bondage scene since 1999 and are renowned for their teaching styles and techniques. With this book it is easy to see why. Created for beginners, ‘Showing You The Ropes’ is easy to understand and completely illustrated. The Two Knotty Boys start out by helping you choose your rope, how to care for rope, and bondage safety. Teaching you some of the most commonly used knots along with many decorative ties, this book is packed full of great ideas for your playtime. After reading this book you are sure to be on your way to fun and erotic rope bondage with confidence. By providing you with a sound foundation, you can combine and build on the styles you learn from this book and expand your play.

In the first section the Two Knotty Boys take you through choosing and caring for your rope. Then they cover the all-important topic of bondage safety. This section is vital to successful and safe bondage play.

Next, this books jumps into teaching you basic and decorative knots. The basic knots shared gives you a nice foundation of the most commonly used bondage knots. Including decorative knots in your rope work makes your Sub look and feel sexy. Not only elegant to look at, these knots are comfortable and sturdy. The Two Knotty boys teach your knots such as the Trinity, Butterfly Loop, Good Luck knot and more. Presented in an easy to learn format, these knots are incorporated into all of the ties shared in the remainder of the book.

The next section covers, basic bondage techniques. You learn ties such as the Cat’s Paw for the wrists and ankles, basic Wraps, a quick harness and Dragonfly Sleeves. Giving you a variety of basic position, you can choose the tie that is right for your scene.

Section three coves decorative bondage, the Knotty Boys show you how to make beautiful clothing and more. With wraps such as corsets, Gauntlet, Rope Pantie, or even the Tortoise Shell body suit; you can dress your sub in a complete outfit. If you are looking for heavier play, there are great ties in the dominance bondage section. Try the Japanese Pearl harness or the Over and Back harness. This book shows you even more. Place your Sub under your total control with the Basketting Hog Tie or Rope Cage.

To top it off the last section covers sex bondage. Teaching you ties for chair bondage and more, you learn techniques for binding your lover to all sorts of furniture. The Two Knotty Boys even show you how to make a rope strap on harness and gags.

Complete with a glossary, this book is a wonderful place to start on your bondage journey. Equipping you with techniques to get you started, you can also combine and build upon them. Packed full of step by step illustrations, this book gives you the tools you need. You’re sure to feel confidant and have fun while you experiment and explore you way through the pages.

This is the first bondage book we have ever bought. When I first opened it, I was surprised by the quality which the Two Knotty Boys present everything. The pages are clean and crisp looking. Each technique is presented in an easy to read format. This really helped us when we tried to follow along while trying the ties. This makes it very easy to learn and remember.

After for using this book for a while, I feel more confidant in my rope work and have been able to add a nice touch of class to my knots. I recommend this book to anyone who is ready to jump into bondage or even has a slight interest. Also a great guide for decorative knots that advanced player are sure to love, this book is truly a wonderful addition to any tool box.

I love this book and we use it all the time. Tucked away in our bedside drawer, it is the perfect guide to help us with our bondage play.