BDSM Lexicon · Consent & safety principles

Hard limit

A hard limit is a clear, non-negotiable boundary within BDSM. It is the boundary that a person is unwilling or unable to cross under any circumstances. A hard limit can be physical, mental, or emotional, and forms the absolute bottom line of safety and consent within any BDSM experience.

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Related terms

• Boundaries
• Dominant
• Fear
• Intake interview
• Humiliation

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