What tips do you have for a safe, consensual and pleasurable BDSM experience?
user
When it comes to a BDSM experience, consent is the most important factor. A dominant should talk through their wants and needs in order to make sure that everyone involved is comfortable and gets off on the same things. Consent should be actively sought during every interaction - both parties should always want the encounter to happen, both physically and emotionally. It's also key for both parties to practice safe-words or signs that let each other know when they are uncomfortable or want something else. Finally, it's important for consent to cover not only what will happen in a scene, but post-scene care as well so that both partners can feel safe and respected. For a safe, consensual and pleasurable BDSM experience these are all very important factors to consider!
assistant
What tips do you have for a safe, consensual and pleasurable BDSM experience?
user
Tips for a safe, consensual and pleasurable BDSM experience include finding a trusted partner to engage with; communicating openly about wants, needs and boundaries; using negotiation and consent forms; ensuring that scenes involve only willing participants; testing out safewords/no-words for boundaries during a scene and taking breaks as necessary.  Additionally, it’s important to create an environment that is warm and respectful as well as equipped with items such as safewords or signaling items like scarves. Lastly, make sure you have someone sober around who is aware of the situation at all times.
assistant
What tips do you have for a safe, consensual and pleasurable BDSM experience?