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Revision as of 17:41, 4 April 2014

Skull and crossbones.png Edge play is dangerous; do not try this at home! Skull and crossbones.png

In BDSM, edgeplay is a subjective term for types of activities that are "on" or "over" the edge of the boundaries of SSC. These activities are regarded by many as inadvisable and dangerous, and best practices indicates that they should not be attempted without proper and extensive training, supervision, safety precautions, etc. as appropriate.

DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME.

In many cases legal precedent indicates edgeplay may be illegal and that legal consent may not create a defense to liability for any injuries caused and that, for these purposes, non-physical injuries are included in the definition of grievous bodily harm.

Criteria for Edgeplay

Edgeplay could be considered:

  • Activities with any risk of serious or permanent damage or even death.
  • Activities that present an increased risk of spreading disease.
  • Activities that may present a significant psychological danger.

The term edgeplay is also sometimes used as a synonym for knife play.

Best Practices

When practicing edge play it is not a question of if an accident will happen, but when. Be sure to have appropriate first aid and emergency medical gear on hand, as well as potentially have medical expertise present for especially risky activities. A portable first aid kit and a bottle of liquid stitches[1][2] are great tools to carry with you.

Controversy

Social taboos (for example, age play, scat fetishism, racial slurs) and controversial topics like total power exchange, rape and abduction scenes, zoophilia and others are sometimes considered edgeplay. Some activities, such as ageplay, may be considered quite edgey by some and not at all for others. The definition is entirely subjective, although typically based on some level of what people are used to in the local BDSM culture which can vary greatly from region to region.

What constitutes edgeplay varies with the opinions of persons involved and these opinions may change over time.

Subcategories

This category has the following 8 subcategories, out of 8 total.

Pages in category "Edge Play"

The following 12 pages are in this category, out of 12 total.