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    Limits (BDSM)From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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    n !"#$, limitsrefer to issues that participants in a play scene or dynamic feel strongly

    about, usually referring to prohibited activities.

    Participants typically negotiatean outline of %hat activities %ill and %ill not take place.

    The participants outline %hat they desire or %ill not tolerate, including the determination oflimits. For e&ample, it is common to set a safe %ordand to establish certain types ofplayas

    prohibited.

    The !"#$ usage of the terminology 'limits' derives from the concept of (off limits(, theidea of limiting a sceneto a specific set of activities, and the limitations )in terms of bothinterest and tolerance* of the participants.

    Contents

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    - #etting limits

    o -.- 'o limits'

    / Types of limits

    o /.- 0ard limit

    o /./ #oft limit

    o /.1 2e3uirement limit

    o /.4 Time limit

    1 #ee also

    4 Further reading

    5 6&ternal links

    Setting limits[edit]

    #ee also:egotiation )!"#$*

    !oth dominantsand submissivescan set limits. 7imits can be agreed to verbally or they can

    be incorporated into a formal contract. #ometimes the participants engage in a formal

    conversation about limits and boundaries called 'negotiation'. 8ther couples discuss theirlikes and dislikes in a similar manner to (vanilla( relationships.

    "No limits"[edit]

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    #ome partners choose not to set limits. This is commonly seen in total po%er e&change

    dynamics, consensual non9consent, and edge play. Whether or not this type of arrangementis considered 'safe, sane, and consensual' is a matter of some controversy in !"#$

    communities.

    Types of limits[edit]

    The terminology varies slightly across different local communities and nternet forums.0o%ever, there are general usages recognied across most !"#$ populations.

    ard limit[edit]

    ; hard limit is something that must not be done. scatis a hard limit

    for me? or > have a back in=ury, so striking on the back is a hard limit?.

    Soft limit[edit]

    ; soft limit is something that a person hesitates about or places strict conditions on, but for

    %hich they %ill still give informed consent. ;n action could be prohibited e&cept under

    specific circumstances or an area of discomfort that someone %ishes to avoid. #oft limitscan also be something that re3uires a cautious approach or %hile appealing, still generates

    an uncomfortable amount of fear.

    !euirement limit[edit]

    ; re3uirement limit, or must limit, is something that a person %ill not do the scene %ithout.

    6&amples include >lots of hair pulling is a must9limit for me? or >f you@re going to flog

    me, @ll need lots of aftercare.?

    Time limit[edit]

    ; time limit is a set time period for %hich an activity or temporary relationship takes place.

    This is most common for scenesand casual Play.

    #ome couples practice time limitations for relationships. They can be used to set time limitson phases of relationships, such as training or consideration.

    See also[edit]

    egotiation

    Aonsent

    #urt$er reading[edit]

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Total_power_exchangehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consensual_non-consenthttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edge_playhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Safe,_sane,_and_consensualhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Limits_(BDSM)&action=edit&section=3http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Limits_(BDSM)&action=edit&section=4http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feceshttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Limits_(BDSM)&action=edit&section=5http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Limits_(BDSM)&action=edit&section=6http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aftercare_(BDSM)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aftercare_(BDSM)http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Limits_(BDSM)&action=edit&section=7http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scene_(BDSM)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Play_(BDSM)http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Limits_(BDSM)&action=edit&section=8http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Negotiation_(BDSM)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consent_(BDSM)http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Limits_(BDSM)&action=edit&section=9http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Total_power_exchangehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consensual_non-consenthttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edge_playhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Safe,_sane,_and_consensualhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Limits_(BDSM)&action=edit&section=3http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Limits_(BDSM)&action=edit&section=4http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feceshttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Limits_(BDSM)&action=edit&section=5http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Limits_(BDSM)&action=edit&section=6http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aftercare_(BDSM)http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Limits_(BDSM)&action=edit&section=7http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scene_(BDSM)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Play_(BDSM)http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Limits_(BDSM)&action=edit&section=8http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Negotiation_(BDSM)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consent_(BDSM)http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Limits_(BDSM)&action=edit&section=9
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    Bloria B. !rame, William ". !rame, and Jon Jacobs.Different Loving: An

    Exploration of the World of Sexual Doinan!e and Su"ission#e% Cork: