BDSM Lexicon · Consent & safety principles

No go

A no-go is a clear personal prohibition or hard limit within BDSM. It refers to actions, subjects, or forms of experience that are non-negotiable or unacceptable to someone. A no-go is therefore something that does not happen, regardless of the situation, role, or mood.

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Related terms

• Boundaries
• Dominant
• Sub
• Kidnapping
• Humiliation

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