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The Kink Knowledge Base
Plain, respectful explanations of the roles, dynamics, kinds of play and safety practices that make up BDSM and kink. Written by Sanctum, for adults, with consent at the centre.
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Clearglossary
Limits (hard and soft)
What hard and soft limits mean in BDSM, how they differ, why Dominants have them too, and how to state and respect them.
glossary
Negotiation
What negotiation means in BDSM, what gets discussed before a scene or dynamic, and how to negotiate well with a new or established partner.
safety
A negotiation checklist
A practical checklist for negotiating a kink scene or dynamic, covering desires, limits, health, safewords, aftercare and what happens afterwards.