Safeword

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Definition

A safeword is a prearranged word or signal used during BDSM or sexual activity to ask for a pause, a change in intensity, or an immediate stop.

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What Does Safeword Mean?

In BDSM and sexual contexts, a safeword is agreed on in advance so someone can clearly signal that an activity should pause, become less intense, or stop.

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