The use of a "safeword", or some clear way for the subject to indicate genuine distress and a wish to discontinue, temporarily stop or vary the activities of the play.Miller, Philip; Devon, Molly: Screw the Roses, Send Me the Thorns: The Romance and Sexual Sorcery of Sadomasochism. 1st edition, Mystic Rose Books 1988. , pp. 95–106. Never leaving a bound person alone. Avoiding positions or restraints which may induce postural asphyxia. Making sure that the subject changes positions at least once an hour (to avoid circulation problems). Making sure that the subject can be released quickly in an emergency. Avoiding restraints which impair breathing (gags or hoods which block the mouth can become asphyxial hazards if the subject vomits or the nose becomes otherwise blocked). Remaining sober; alcohol and drugs should be avoided.
The use of a "safeword", or some clear way for the subject to indicate genuine distress and a wish to discontinue, temporarily stop or vary the activities of the play.Miller, Philip; Devon, Molly: Screw the Roses, Send Me the Thorns: The Romance and Sexual Sorcery of Sadomasochis.m. 1st edition, Mystic Rose Books 1988. , pp. 95–106. Never leaving a bound person alone. Avoiding positions or restraints which may induce postural asphyxia. Making sure that the subject changes positions at least once an hour (to avoid circulation problems). Making sure that the subject can be released quickly in an emergency. Avoiding restraints which impair breathing (gags or hoods which block the mouth can become asphyxial hazards if the subject vomits or the nose becomes otherwise blocked) Remaining sober; alcohol and drugs should be avoided.