BDSM Lexicon · Consent & safety principles

Covern

Covern is a safety agreement within BDSM whereby a third person is called in beforehand to provide protection during a BDSM experience. This person acts as an external safety net and takes action when agreed contact moments fail to occur or when a pre-agreed alarm signal is given.

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• Dominant
• Sub
• Self-bondage
• Bondage

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