The big thing that stuck out to me after meeting ATUSD for the first time, is their emphasis on all things safety. Safety through communication, action, thoughtfulness, etc. That really resonated and made me feel like this will be a safe group to begin my rope journey with.

The intro class was very informative with the basics and very focused on everyone’s safety and ensuring everyone had a solid understanding of the fundamentals with a very detailed guide on consent.

Super easy class to get started with Shibari. I especially appreciate how beginner friendly it is. Also the discussion about negotiation, consent and etiquette in kink was hugely helpful for a newbie like myself.

“Growing into yourself” means maturing into a more confident, authentic person who embraces their true personality, quirks, and values, often shedding the need to please others. It is a process of becoming comfortable in your own skin, developing self-assurance, and aligning actions with your inner self. (At least that’s what the internet told me!)

These words speak to me and my rope journey at All Tied Up San Diego. I have found community here and events like the Dark Circus Menagerie “Garden of Indulgence” give me the opportunity to explore connections with the people I have met, deepen relationships, and grow in my knowledge of rope play. If you haven’t attended one of these fabulous events yet, make sure you do, soon! The themes are spectacular, the decorations are perfectly chosen and displayed, and the food is always delicious.

Come for the rope, stay for the people, return again and again to learn something new about yourself each time.

First time at ATU new facility.. beautiful layout, clean and professional with all kinds of fun to be had definitely will be returning..