SSICK

SSICK

DefinitionSSICK stands for Safe, Sane, Informed, Consensual, Kinky: a modern BDSM guideline that emphasizes that all forms of play are experienced in a safe, sensible, well-informed, completely voluntary, and consciously kinky manner. Explanation of SSICK SSICK was developed as an extension of the well-known SSC model. Whereas SSC focuses primarily on safety, common sense, and consent, SSICK adds two important

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SSC

SSC

DefinitionSSC stands for Safe, Sane & Consensual: a commonly used ethical guideline within BDSM that emphasizes that all actions must be safe, sensible, and voluntary. Explanation of SSC SSC originated in the 1980s as a response to misunderstandings and negative perceptions surrounding BDSM. The term became a way of making it clear that BDSM between consenting adults has nothing to

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RACK

RACK

DefinitionRACK stands for Risk-Aware Consensual Kink: an international BDSM guideline that emphasizes that all parties involved consciously agree to kink play, including the risks involved. Explanation of RACK RACK was created in response to the limitations of SSC (Safe, Sane & Consensual). Many BDSM practices are, by definition, not “completely safe,” because pain, bondage, impact play, or humiliation always involve

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