: Setting explicit ground rules and comfort levels before any activity begins.

Safe practice is the foundation of the community. Respectable "Masters" or Dominants prioritize the following:

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: Viewing consent not just as a one-time "yes," but as an ongoing dialogue and ethical framework for the relationship. Finding Community in Toronto

: Beyond specific acts like bondage or sensation, practitioners often value the psychological release and "vulnerability" that comes from surrendering or exerting control.

: Using proper education and tools to ensure physical safety.