L& R December 2020

BDSM & Fetish Safety
Things to remember about how to play safely...
Welcome to the safety section. The pages here will lead you through tips and tricks to
go about erotic power exchange in a safe and consensual way. We will cover physical,
technical and emotional safety as well as some of the basic concepts of consensual
erotic power exchange.
A lot of technical safety has to do with the quality of your toys and gear and their
maintenance. Check out the sections about buying and maintaining toys and gear, as
well as other technical information and details, especially about hooks, chains, locks
and suspension gear.
DISCLAIMER
Some of the articles in this section cover medically related subjects. Please be aware
that these may not be interpreted as personal medical advice. In the event of medical
issues always consult your doctor or a health care professional. Whenever precautions
and general first aid are mentioned and described in these articles, please be aware
that every individual situation is different, that the information provided is of a general
nature and that all erotic power exchange play is always and only the responsibility of
the partners involved. Neither the author of these guides nor this website can be held
responsible or liable.
Finding safety information on the internet
There is a lot to say about safety information provided on the internet. If all this is new
to you, you should be aware of a few things:
Most of the information available refers to the specific American situation, which -
especially when it comes to health care - is totally different from, for example, Asia or
Europe.
The reliability of much of the information provided is often questionable. Quality is not
always easy to determine for everybody. The source for this article is one of the very
few erotic power exchange oriented sites on the internet that has both a qualified
medical editor and a professional and licensed psychologist in its team.
Especially when it comes to health and safety related subjects, you should be extra
critical. Do not believe everything you read, especially not the advice given in