BDSM Lexicon · Health & hygiene

Alcohol

Alcohol is a mind-altering substance that is strongly discouraged within BDSM due to its negative effect on perception, boundaries, and safety. At the same time, alcohol plays an important and positive role as a disinfectant, used for hygiene and infection prevention on skin, hands, and materials within safe BDSM experiences.

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Related terms

• Boundaries
• Hygiene
• Sub
• Submissive
• Surrender

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