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Renée de Sans

@renedesans.bsky.social

Co-founder of Karada House & OhYesPlease. Artist, photographer & filmmaker in Berlin. With a passion for ropes. 🏳️‍⚧️(she/her) ReneDeSans.net

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Karada House @karada-house.de · 3w ago

🔗 https://karada-house.de/events/escapism-series-part-ii/

Renée de Sans @renedesans.bsky.social · 2mo ago

A reflection about my recent trip to Colombia as the international Guest for the IV. Bogotá Shibari Week.

On Touching Hearts — Teaching at Bogotá Shibari Week

Berlin Shibari Artist on teaching as the international guest at Bogotá Shibari Week – technique meets feeling, and ego steps aside.

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Renée de Sans @renedesans.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Two years anniversary of transitioning with HRT.

Renée de Sans @renedesans.bsky.social · 6mo ago

I posted my transition timeline on Reddit — it was removed. Because other trans people flagged it as “fake.” The reason? I have facial hair. I reflected on what happened afterwards — and what it has to do with respectability politics, ableism, and who gets to decide what trans looks like.

In Between: A Body in Process – On the Right to Be Unfinished

Flagged on Reddit for being 'not trans enough.' On passing, respectability politics, delegated violence and the right to exist unfinished.

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Renée de Sans @renedesans.bsky.social · 8mo ago

An ongoing work of mine from 2021 and my reflections about it.

Empty Rope: What is Intellectual Property in Shibari?

When the body leaves, what remains? An exploration of lineage, transmission, and embodied memory in Shibari. By Berlin artist Renée de Sans.

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Renée de Sans @renedesans.bsky.social · 8mo ago

The year hasnt starded, but I already feel accomplished, having completely updated my website: renedesans.net

A screnshot of the starpage of my new website. new design, new content. ettr structured. Yay!

Renée de Sans @renedesans.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Morning meeting with the mediterranean. 🌴✨

The picture shows me sitting in Spain on a balcony with a view of palm trees and the beach in the background, wearing sunglasses and a white tank top, holding a glass of water and crossing my legs while relaxing in the sunlight.

Renée de Sans @renedesans.bsky.social · last yr.

Karada House @karada-house.de · last yr.

💕 Strictly By & For Sex Workers: This offering is specifically for us to share tips, tricks, and handy hints when engaging in rope within a session with a client. #sexwork 🔗 karada-house.de/events/rfsw/ 📅 Thu July 3rd 18:00–21:00 🏡🌳 Our House 👉🏼 @sophiaroseropes.bsky.social & @caritia.bsky.social

Karada House @karada-house.de · last yr.

From our Queer Intimacies Conference 2025 in March, Avgi Saketopoulou, Andrea Rimon, Georg Barkas, and Caritia came together to discuss traumatophilia. Their whole session is free to watch: vimeo.com/1072151919

Queer Intimacies Conference 2025: An Introduction to Thinking Traumatophilically

Avgi Saketopoulou, Andrea Rimon, Georg Barkas and Caritia come together for a lecture and discussion exploring the concept of traumatophilia. Drawing from Saketopoulou’s…

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Renée de Sans @renedesans.bsky.social · last yr.

I am reflecting on my first anniversary in transitioning with hormones.

The picture shows me wearing a classy black dress. Sitting in tatamis in front of a minimalistic wallpaper with a soft gradient.

There is text on the picture: One year on hormones. Somehow, it feels like my whole life has reshaped itself in that time. Not suddenly, but in steady waves – quiet ones, and stormy ones – moving from the inside out. I never imagined how much could change in a year, or that the most profound transformations would be the invisible ones.

Karada House @karada-house.de · last yr.

Karada House is trans. There’s barely a cis person among us. Here’s our not-so-short response to the cooked fuckery out of the UK last and this week. (full text also in alt text)

Karada House is trans. There’s barely a cis person among us.

Here’s our not-so-short response to the cooked fuckery out of the UK this week:

On Wednesday April 16th, the UK Supreme Court decided that trans women are not women.

This ruling is part of an unbroken multi-decade attack going back to 1970s second-wave feminism, specifically against trans women and girls. It also rules against trans men and boys, and against non-binary people, as well defining who is a lesbian.

It is part of a heteronormative agenda which includes anti-sex work, anti-porn, anti-BDSM, and is entirely born of a European white supremacist, Christian nationalist, settler colonial, racist, carceral, genocidal, capitalist ideology.

This legislative attack — like the 850+ anti-trans bills filed in the USA this year alone — is couched in the pseudoscience of biologic essentialism, and in the words of TERF Janice Raymond, states “…that the problem of transsexualism would best be served by morally mandating it out of existence.”

What we’re not interested in right now — or frankly ever — is validation or appeals to authority. Empty slogans like ‘trans women are women’ or ‘trans rights are human rights’ do not help us.

We need to be safe in the streets. And in the sheets.

We need to take a piss in public bathrooms without fear of being assaulted, arrested, and deported. We need uncontested access to material support like hormones, blood tests, top and bottom surgeries, and other medical procedures; rape crisis centres; employment protection; not being put men’s prisons; not having to have (unaffordable, unprocurable) surgery in order to change our ‘gender’ markers on official documents; not having to choose between homelessness or violence at home and school. We need access to puberty blockers and we need hormones at the same age as the cis kids.

We need to not waste and lose our lives on this bullshit.

Denying us all these things and more are legislative decisions drawn from that moral position which says we must not exist.

Just like how making sex work legal is the state once again non-consensually inserting itself in our working lives and bodies, we don’t need legislation, we need decriminalisation. We need sovereignty for ourselves.

And we need cis people, straight, bi, queer, however you live your truth, to step the fuck up even harder than you already have and are. We need you to put yourselves up front and take the hits for us.

Love, care, compassion, is also resistance.

Stay strong.

Renée de Sans @renedesans.bsky.social · last yr.

Tilly Poison and me intertwining our practices to explore the space between freedom and restriction. A short teaser of what’s to come.

Patricia Aas 🐢🏳️‍🌈@patigallardo.bsky.social · last yr.

All folks who speak at conferences should read this and think long and hard about whether they want to risk speak in the US in the future. Also anyone who works while traveling. comicon.com/2025/03/18/f...

First of all, they all confirmed what I thought.
The majority of comics creators travel to the
USA on an ESTA — "The short is that almost everyone just goes in on a ESTA. "That's the electronic tourist visa, easy to apply for, valid for two years. Things are slightly different for Canada, they have their own version of an ESTA, and anecdotal reports say that some Canadian shows implicitly include visa requirements in the guest information.
But when you're going in on a tourist visa like the ESTA, the Immigration and Border Control can and will interrogate you about what you're visiting for. And if they have even the slightest idea that you're working whilst you're there, they can and will deny you entry and/or detain
you.
The problem now is that all those previously accepted and overlooked things that can be classed as 'working', such as Becky's chores for board or a hotel room for a comics convention
in return for your appearance, could well see you denied and/or detained.

Renée de Sans @renedesans.bsky.social · last yr.

Mesh & Nylons Re-Uploaded (I think I shouldn’t do colour gradings late at night)

A black-and-white self-portrait of me sitting on the floor in a dimly lit studio. I wear a sheer black long-sleeve top, lace underwear, and sheer stockings that accentuate the texture of my legs. My gaze is directed slightly upward, my expression contemplative. One side of my face is partially obscured by wavy, chin-length hair. The lighting casts deep shadows, emphasizing the contrast between light and dark, highlighting the contours of my face and body. My hands rest gently between my ankled legs, creating a sense of quiet introspection and vulnerability.

Renée de Sans @renedesans.bsky.social · last yr.

Excerpt from the performance by Gelato and Renée at the (R)open Stage at @karadahouse.bsky.social

Renée de Sans @renedesans.bsky.social · 2y ago

A haiku: Denied my being, still – Wild blooms break through stone and dust. I rise, bold and free.

Renée de Sans @renedesans.bsky.social · 2y ago

I have to admit it feels quite surreal, for being euphoric for being in the midst of my transition while the world around us, trans people, seems to be turning the clock back to the Middle Ages. — It makes me defiand. Now more than ever.

This is me, kneeling on a soft beige futon, wearing a black, semi-sheer long-sleeve minidress. My left hand is resting on my inner thigh while my right hand is raised beside my head with fingers forming an expressive gesture. My head is slightly tilted, eyes closed, and my wavy hair covering half of my face. The atmosphere is serene, with soft lighting and a minimalist background featuring an orchid and a stone tied in shibari ropes.

Renée de Sans @renedesans.bsky.social · 2y ago

Suffering under the hands of Sophia for scientific reasons (and the fun of co hosting for vurtual Queerope!). @sophiaroseropes.bsky.social.

This image features me lying on the floor, bound with rope and partially covered by a red cloth over my face, and Sophia, who is leaning over me. Sophia is wearing a black halter-style top and black leggings, with visible tattoos on her arms and shoulders. The setting is minimal, with light-colored walls, a white floor mat, and a potted plant in the background. The atmosphere suggests a controlled and consensual environment. This is part of a Shibari tying session that got demonstrated for the Queerope online conference 2025.

Renée de Sans @renedesans.bsky.social · 2y ago

From a private tying session with Gelato.

This image is depicting a private shibari rope bondage scene, featuring Me and Gelato on a traditional tatami mat floor. I am dressed in a dark dress, having a firm grip on Gelatos back of the thigh, while holding a rope connected to the leg. Theyhave visible tattoos and is lying on their side, with one leg elevated in a partial suspension. The scene is set in a minimalist room with orchids in the background, conveying a calm and focused atmosphere. This is a Kinbaku Scene in an Aibunawa tying style.

Karada House @karada-house.de · 2y ago

It was such an amazing Performance! <3

Mistrix Salem X || NYC / FMTY@localvirgin666.bsky.social · 2y ago

Performance for @karadahouse.bsky.social QueeRope with Axel (_itsaxelbaby_ on IG) 🥵 #shibari #kinbaku #ropesuspension #rope #bondage #religiouskink

Axel, clad in her traditional garb, is suspended in an inversion, with a prayer mat on the ground beneath her. Salem stands behind her adjusting an upline.

Renée de Sans @renedesans.bsky.social · 2y ago

The virtual Queerope of @karadahouse.bsky.social is one of my highlights each year. To a large extent because of the wonderful sessions I always have with @sophiaroseropes.bsky.social 🔥💜

This image depicts Sophia and me engaged in a seated pose on a mat. I am wearing a purple outfit and pink tights, kneeling with my eyes closed and appear relaxed, leaning backward into the embrace of Sophia wearing red. The scene conveys an atmosphere of trust, connection, and mindfulness. The space is softly lit with some plants and minimal decor in the background, creating a calm, intimate ambiance. This Shibari / Kinbaku session is about the get really hot and intimate.

Sophia and me are close together in an intimate pose.I am in a purple dress with my eyes closed and are tied with rope around my torso and arms. I am leaning into Sophia in the red dress, who holds me gently. Both of us have calm, serene expressions in the softly lit room. What a wonderful Shibari / Kinbaku Session.

Sophia and me are sitting on a beige mat, embracing closely. I am in the purple dress resting my head on Sophias shoulder, while Sophia in a red dress places a hand on my chest in a comforting manner. A rope is loosely placed on the floor besides us and potted plants are visible on the windowsill in the background. I am spaced out after our Shibari / Kinbaku Session.

Sophia and me are seated on a beige mat in a softly lit room. Sophia wears a red, long-sleeved dress and has visible tattoos on chest and legs. I am sitting on the right wearing a sleeveless purple dress and pink tights with abstract tattoos on my arm. I am touching my lip with a contemplative expression. There is a rope on the floor and a plant on the windowsill in the background. The aftermath of a Shibari / Kinbaku session.

Renée de Sans @renedesans.bsky.social · 2y ago

Lending Gelato a hand. A short excerpt from a private tying session. Lately, my focus has shifted away from technical patterns. Instead, I’m drawn to the emotional aspect – the genuine reactions, the unspoken dialogue, and how I can guide and shape the experience.

AbundantMischief @abundantmischief.bsky.social · 2y ago

For Black History Month, every day I’ll be posting about one black artist, author, and/or kinkster who I admire. Today: @caritia.bsky.social . Rope artist, profoundly thoughtful kink educator, & co-founder of @karadahouse.bsky.social , which has hosted some of my favorite online kink classes.

Renée de Sans @renedesans.bsky.social · 2y ago

That's me in the corner / That's me in the spotlight.

The picture shows me wearing a striking purple dress with a thigh-high slit, complemented by a black corset and long, glossy black gloves. I have curly hair and a serious expression, standing against a neutral background that highlights the outfit's details.

Karada House @karada-house.de · 2y ago

Lets just share some Art. This is a photographic reiteration of the performance "Gold" with @caritia.bsky.social & @thebishopblack3000.bsky.social . Photography by @renedesans.bsky.social

Caritia and Bishop are posing closely together against a dark, textured background. Both wear black shorts and Caritia wears also a gold-toned tops, with their skin adorned with painted golden cracks resembling the Japanese art of Kintsugi, symbolizing strength and beauty in repair. Bishop is wrapped in golden rope, which binds the torso and arms, while Caritia holds the bondage rope, looking directly at the camera with an expression of calm strength. The lighting highlights their muscles, tattoos, and the metallic sheen of their outfits, creating a dramatic and intimate composition. [Shibari, Art, BPoc]

Renée de Sans @renedesans.bsky.social · 2y ago

Less then three weeks! Yay!

Karada House@karada-house.de · 2y ago

QUEEROPE 2025 is a 5-day virtual conference for mostly shibari/kinbaku/Japanese-inspired bondage that is exclusively for LGBTQIA+ people and womên. 📅 Dates: February 12-16  🕰️ Times: 12-10.30pm (CET Time)  🌟 24 Sessions/Classes/Performances karada-house.de/events/queer...

Poster for Virtual Queerope: Online Shibari Conference For LGBTQIA+ & Womên, 12-16 Feb, 2025. A white unicorn with pink and blue mane and tail is tied with their arms behind their back and torso pulled to their bent knees. Their eyes are closed and smiling with pleasure.

Karada House @karada-house.de · 2y ago

Queer Intimacies Conference at Karada House For 2 days, we will discuss power, security, intimacy, love, kınk, consent & even anal fıstıng 😏 📍 Online 🗓 March 1 & 2, 2025 ⁠ ⏰ 11am–10pm⁠ (CET Berlin time)⁠ 💖 Sliding scale pricing karada-house.de/events/queer...

Poster for Queer Intimacies Conference: Re-Thinking and Queer(ing) Sex, Kink, and Intimacies, March 1–2 Online. A graphic of a red, orange, yellow and green rainbow radiating from the butt of a light-skinned torso and hips.

Karada House @karada-house.de · 2y ago

The most amazing Dasniya Sommer is diving deep into playing with duration and time in ropes in this intermediate laboratory. Join for a little mind fuck and rope love. 📍 Berlin 🗓 Jan 28, Feb 25 ⁠ ⏰ 7pm – 9pm⁠ 💖 Sliding scale pricing karada-house.de/events/open-...

Karada House @karada-house.de · 2y ago

This was originally posted in our January newsletter. It's a reminder of who we, at Karada House, are, and who we stand up for. (full text in the alt-text)

We know what’s coming because it’s been here for centuries. Laws come and go, rights come and go. Some of us are old enough to have lived through when we were illegal. Some of us are still illegal.

Karada House has always been political. Who we are and what we do, how we desire and love has always been political. We are Black, Indigenous, Brown, migrants, trans, queer, non-binary, disabled, on the spectrum, sex workers and prostitutes, parents and elders, activists and community-builders, kinky and polyam, often all these and more at once.

We know our existence in this world is conditional. What is unconditional and never wavers are our obligations and care for each other. This is our strength and this is who we are.