Safeword
In BDSM, a safeword is a code word, series of code words or other signal used by a person to communicate their physical or emotional state, typically when approaching, or crossing, a physical, emotional, or moral boundary.[1] Some safewords are used to stop the scene outright, while others can communicate a willingness to continue, but at a reduced level of intensity.
Description
Safewords are usually agreed upon before playing a scene by all participants, and many organized BDSM groups have standard safewords that all members agree to use to avoid confusion at organized play events.[2] The most common safeword system is the "traffic light" system, in which "red" means "stop", "amber" or "yellow" means "proceed with caution", and "green" means "more, please!"[3]
References
- ↑ "Beyond Safe Words: When Saying 'No' in BDSM Isn't Enough". Broadly. 10 December 2015. Archived from the original on 30 May 2016. Retrieved 22 April 2016.
- ↑ Clark, Tracy (29 January 2012). "When safe words are ignored". Salon.com. Archived from the original on 27 April 2013. Retrieved 29 April 2013.
- ↑ Gilmour, Paisley (17 September 2018). "Everything you need to know about using safewords". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
