Safeword — a pre-agreed signal that any participant can say to instantly stop what is happening or slow the pace.
What it means
A safeword is chosen to be neutral and unrelated to the context, so it cannot be confused with ordinary speech during a scene. A traffic-light system is often used: “green” — all good, “yellow” — slow down, “red” — stop. A safeword is a basic safety tool in BDSM and any intense practices. It confirms the key principle: consent can be withdrawn at any moment, and that will be heard without discussion.
Example
Partners choose in advance a word unrelated to the setting and agree that at it everything stops immediately. This makes experiments safer.
Related terms
Consent, BDSM, boundaries in relationships, I Dare You (in the game, “Chicken” is always a legal move).
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