After collaborating with Emmanuel aka Hands of Eros at the Eternal Devotion night with Feel Women in Paris and witnessing his talent as a Dom during my workshop “When Sensuality Becomes an Art Form” in London, I finally had the opportunity to experience a private session with him in Berlin.

How it began…

We met at a friend’s place, which had suspension points in the living room. My partner accompanied us to watch and learn some techniques.

We began by discussing the session, during which I shared my wishes, desires, and boundaries.

Storytime: my Hypno Shibari experience with Hands of Eros
Photo by @gunnarheilmann.

I had already experienced rope bondage and impact play, and I truly enjoy the contrast between intensity, pain, and softness, as well as the feeling of complete surrender and release.

The session began when Emmanuel placed a hand on my chest and synced with my breath. He blindfolded me, allowing me to fully experience the sensation of the ropes on my body, and then slowly started tying up my hands and upper body with calm precision.

Hypnosis time 🌀

He guided me through a visualization and breathing exercise, which he whispered in my ear. This helped me focus, relax, and be fully present. By slowly leading me into a hypnotic trance with his voice and instructions, I managed to let go of my thoughts and worries, allowing myself to be fully in the moment.

Storytime: my Hypno Shibari experience with Hands of Eros
Photo by @gunnarheilmann.

Emmanuel tied my hair to a suspension point. I adored the feeling of my hair being pulled up, supporting my body from above.

As the ropes tightened against my skin, I felt the change in my blood circulation and noticed the different sensations throughout my body. The pressure of the ropes and the partial suspension brought me into a state of dizziness and euphoria, which felt absolutely incredible.

It was such a gift to be taken care of with so much dedication and precision, feeling completely safe to trust and let go.

Emmanuel left me in a half-suspension for a while before slowly untying some of the ropes to release my feet and arms, which had begun to feel slightly numb.

Impact playing 🪢

I was deeply relaxed, free from any stress or worry, in a state of pure bliss. Then the impact play began. He warmed up my back and bottom with a gentle flogger, gradually getting me accustomed to the sensation of leather on my skin. After a slow, tender buildup, he began to strike a little harder. I was deeply connected to my breath, embracing the rise of subtle pain and allowing myself to fully experience it.

Storytime: my Hypno Shibari experience with Hands of Eros
Photo by @gunnarheilmann.

He introduced each new whip softly and increased the intensity progressively. I savored the blurring of my emotions between fear, anticipation, and desire, waiting patiently to be surprised by the impact of the strikes on my skin. Sometimes the sensation was a sharp, intense pain; other times, it was more grounding and soothing.

He would regularly ease the intensity, caressing and massaging my bottom, my neck, or letting me feel the subtle and deeply pleasurable sensation of the ropes slowly gliding over my skin. For me, the deepest pleasure lies in the contrast between intensity and tenderness, as well as the mix of emotions I feel throughout the experience.

Storytime: my Hypno Shibari experience with Hands of Eros
Photo by @gunnarheilmann.

I loved having my partner present, watching the scene, witnessing my struggles and my pleasure.

It gave me a delightful feeling of consensual transgression, knowing he was there but not involved in the scene. I felt deeply grateful for his trust and the freedom I had to indulge in this experience in his presence. I also found myself fantasizing about recreating this scene with him, sharing a moment of deep intimacy and surrendering fully to his dominance.

At the end of the session, Emmanuel untied me completely. I lay down for a while, embracing the trance-like state and the blissful high, which is one of the most exquisite natural highs I’ve ever experienced.

Read Emmanuel’s feature interview: Meet Berlin Hypno Shibari artist: Hands of Eros.
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Pauline Marie-Antoinette

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!


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