So what did you think of Facetime?

Were you expecting an iPhone and screen recordings? Instead, Aló lovingly leads partner Illuminatrix through a shibari experience. Starting with kisses and caresses all over her body, Aló hits multiple erogenous zones all over their yellow couch. 

(P.S. If you want some of the other type of Facetime, check out our pandemic epic, U Up?)

What you can learn from Facetime:

  • How to incorporate gentle impact play into your relationship
  • How to give attention to all erogenous zones
  • How rope play can be part of an intimate experience
  • That power play can be gentle and happen in a living room, not a dungeon

Here are some themes covered in Facetime that you may have noticed:

  • Erogenous zone exploration
  • Gentle Dom
  • Shibari

Erogenous Zones

Aló does a good job of taking the time to prepare Illuminatrix’s body and warm her up for their lovemaking.  She starts with playful kisses, moving her hands all over Illuminatrix’s body. Rope play can serve not only to have fun with restraints, but also to build erotic anticipation. Then, she gradually ups the level of intensity with some nipple play. She then moves to spanking and light choking. She even uses the texture of the rope to create a new texture sensation on Illuminatrix’s vulva. The experience culminates with the sensations of a vibrator on Illuminatrix’s clit. Every part of Illuminatrix is taken care of, even her brain, with aftercare of kisses and cuddles afterwards.

Gentle Dom

Things get a bit BDSM-y in this film with spanking, choking and shibari / rope play.  While Aló is telling Illuminatrix what to do, the pacing remains slow and gentle. She doesn’t need to be a hard ass to be in control and create a beautiful experience.  When Illuminatrix asks for water, Aló immediately stops to provide it for her. There’s laughing and playfulness, and Aló “Ow, sorry,” a lovely nod to the inherent imperfection of any sexual encounter.  Other cute moments of gentle domming include:

“Look at me, that’s it”

“Give me 3 pats on my leg if you want me to stop”

Interested in incorporating some light BDSM into your sex life? Check out our Intro to BDSM.

Shibari / Rope Play

Shibari is the Japanese art of rope tying.  There are many reasons people enjoy using ropes for pleasure, for some it is a meditative experience, forcing them to be embodied. Others love relinquishing control. The restrictions can be freeing. Feeling the pressure of the rope can be its own sensual experience. In Facetime The ties allow Illuminatrix to be secure but still have the flexibility to participate. When Alo begins “facetiming,” Illuminatrix must submit…but, she is still able to use her hands to subtle move Alo’s body and have her own part in the dance between them.

Want more shibari? Check out our other film Mirage.

Did you notice?

  • There are some toys in the ending scenes that didn’t make it into the film! Wonder what else went on that we didn’t see 😉

Questions to consider

  • Which erogenous zones shown in Facetime made you excited?
  • Did any erogenous zone play shown in Facetime turn you off?
  • How would I feel about being tied up? Or, if you’ve tried shibari, what was your experience like?
  • What else do you wish Aló had done to Illuminatrix?
  • How does a location influence your level of comfort (or excitement) around a sexual encounter?
  • Are certain locations better for specific sex acts?