The sun was shining over Ibiza when I arrived at Katarsis apartment at 11 a.m. She welcomed me with a bright smile, a fresh juice, and a softness that already made me feel at ease.

After a few breaths together, she invited me into her Shibari room: a space created especially for rope sessions, intimate yet beautifully arranged, like a little sanctuary suspended in time.

I admired the paintings of Shibari scenes on the wall and the pure lightness of this room.

We sat down on the floor and she asked me about my state of mind, my previous experience with ropes, and what I wished to explore that day. I spoke honestly about the stress and anxiety I had been carrying, how exhausted my body felt, and how much I longed for a moment of presence and release.

She asked me if I wanted the session to lean more towards a soft and caring tie up or a more intense one. That morning, my heart and my body knew: I wanted a touch of intensity and a deep surrender.

Katarsis began gently with a hand on my heart, a reminder to breathe and ground. Soon I was standing still in a simple position as the ropes found their way around my body.

At first, it was light and soft, almost like being wrapped in a caress. She played with feathers and soft accessories, awakening different sensations on my skin. A few moments of spanking and impact play added some depth, helping me to breathe more fully and sink into my body.

She listened to me carefully when I shared that I enjoy a slow build-up. Each time she tied and untied, she guided me into new shapes, holding me close, rolling me, supporting me. The ropes were never too intense, just enough to let me lean into the edge of discomfort and discover peace there.

By the third tying, I felt completely enveloped. My whole body was wrapped, suspended, and I entered a state beyond words: a return to the womb, a coming back into myself.

The pressure of the ropes, the safety of her presence, the stillness of the room: together they lifted me high. For a long stretch of the session, I floated in a pure state of bliss and release, with no stress, no thoughts, no worries. Just presence.

At the end, she untied me slowly, and with great care wrapped ropes around my head, holding me close against her own body. I could feel her breath, our connection, and a deep sense of safety. It was one of the most caring moments of aftercare I’ve received.

For me, Shibari is not only about ropes. It is about trust, presence, and surrender. It creates spaces where time stops, where infinity becomes possible.

And while Shibari can absolutely be erotic, living it as a meditative, non-sexual experience was profoundly delightful. There was no agenda, no leaking of sexual energy only the gift of being fully held, fully safe, fully seen.

I want to especially encourage women to experience being tied by women. The absence of sexual projection allows such a deep letting go. It becomes less about performance, more about care and presence.

Katarsis holds this space with rare generosity. Her experience as a rope artist, Domina, and tantra massage practitioner shines through in the way she reads and responds to the body, moment by moment. Her apartment in Ibiza is a little bubble of beauty, designed perfectly for this work.

So, if you ever find yourself in Ibiza, treat yourself to a Shibari session with her. Whether you want to explore surrender, domination, or simply release the stress of everyday life, it is a practice that can change the way you relate to your own body and mind.

For me, it was an hour and a half of bliss, and I left lighter, calmer, and more alive.

Katarsis offers Shibari sessions, domination experiences, tantra massage and is also fabulous performer, rope switch and dancer offering Burlesque and lap dances for your events!

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Pauline Marie-Antoinette

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Pauline is a poetry writer, performer, experience creator, and intimacy and kinks workshop facilitator. She believes in the power of arts and creativity to be profound vehicles for change and loves to empower people to free their inner artist and turn sensuality into a real art form. Her solo-show, "An Erotic Poetry Odyssey" is an invitation to deepen intimacy, explore conscious kinks while challenging societal taboos. Pauline designs experiences for couples, retreats and workshops in Berlin and around the world!