"For those not familiar with it, shibari is the artistic, connective, sensual, and s****l practice of rope bondage. Many people use a standard loose-laid, three-strand jute rope. I like to vary the types. Tonight, I have chosen a six-strand rope fashioned completely of silk." As he talked, Master Lex began weaving the rope in one of his many patterns, starting with her arms, which he pulled straight behind her. Jenna could feel the kiss of the silk as he twisted and pleated it from her upper arms to her wrists. "A shibari experience," he told the audience, "results in an increased rush of endorphins and other hormones, creating a trancelike experience for the sub." He paused, and she could almost hear the smile in his voice when he added, "And an adrenaline rush for the Master, the rigge