Safety

What does Safe, sane, and consensual mean?

A BDSM safety framework, often shortened to SSC, emphasizing consent, sound judgment, and efforts to practice safely. The wording is debated because no activity is entirely safe and “sane” can stigmatize mental-health differences.

Concise definition

Safe, sane, and consensual

A BDSM safety framework, often shortened to SSC, emphasizing consent, sound judgment, and efforts to practice safely. The wording is debated because no activity is entirely safe and “sane” can stigmatize mental-health differences.

Also known or searched as: SSC

This Lexicon entry defines the term without assuming interest, readiness, experience, or consent.