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Consent

Consent is the foundation of all BDSM activities, ensuring that all participants are fully informed and in agreement. On Deviance, you'll learn how to establish clear, enthusiastic consent in your BDSM practices. Discover the best methods for discussing boundaries, setting safewords, and maintaining ongoing communication. Our platform offers valuable resources to create a respectful and consensual environment, ensuring that your experiences are safe and enjoyable for everyone involved.

by Deviance | BDSM & Society, Stories

BDSM is not violence. But the prejudices hurt.

BDSM is not violence. The guest article by KAPA clearly explains why consent is the crucial difference and why education is so important.

by KatKristall | A to Z, Basics

You’re not a prick for using PRICK!

PRICK sounds humorous, but it’s a BDSM concept for consent and responsibility. Learn how it helps set clear boundaries and foster communication.

by Lynn | A to Z, Basics

FRIES – tastes good even without ketchup and mayo

“FRIES is one of many consent models in BDSM, alongside SSC and RACK, and is particularly a good guideline for beginners.”

by Ginger San | A to Z, Basics

RACK – Risk Aware Consensual Kink

The RACK concept cannot be discussed without the SSC philosophy, as it questions the principles of the latter and emphasizes individual responsibility more strongly.

by Ginger San | A to Z, Basics

SSC – Safe, Sane, Consensual

With the rise of the RACK philosophy, the usefulness of SSC has been increasingly questioned, as the principle of safety is considered open to interpretation.

by Kitteh | BDSM & Society, Stories

Vanilla? Really?

Many people are into BDSM without realizing it. Yet, much of what is practiced in the so-called vanilla realm often has nothing to do with consent anymore.

by Kitteh | A to Z, Kinks

Rape play – A sensitive fantasy

What is rape play and what makes this BDSM practice appealing? We’ll explain what it’s all about and what to consider.

by KatKristall | Kinky Life, Tips

Getting off on consent in 5 steps

Consent or consensus is a word that often comes up in BDSM. But how do you establish it? How do you negotiate consent? Here are five points.

by KatKristall | A to Z, Basics

What does CNC (consensual non-consent) mean?

CNC stands for consensual non-consent, meaning the desire for something to happen against one’s will. Find out what this can look like here.

by Lynn | A to Z, Basics

Limits: hard and soft, but always important

In BDSM, setting limits establishes the framework within which play occurs. There are distinctions between hard and soft limits, which exist on both the submissive and dominant sides.