BDSM Lexicon · Consent & safety principles

Consensual

Consensual (or “consent”) means “with mutual consent.” Within BDSM, it refers to voluntarily and consciously agreeing to all actions, dynamics, and agreements. Consent is the absolute basis of any safe and healthy BDSM experience.

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