The clear, informed and freely given agreement of everyone involved, and the absolute foundation of all kink and BDSM.
Consent is the freely given, informed and ongoing agreement of everyone taking part. It is the single most important principle in the entire scene: without it, an activity is not kink but abuse. Consent must be given without pressure, can be withdrawn at any time, and depends on people understanding what they are agreeing to. The community uses frameworks like SSC and RACK to think about consent, and tools like negotiation, limits and safewords to put it into practice.
Frequently asked questions
Can consent be taken back?
Yes, always. Consent is ongoing and can be withdrawn at any moment, which is exactly what a safeword is for. Continuing after consent is withdrawn is a serious violation.
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