> Safewords should ALWAYS be discussed in advance before play in order to ensure everyone is on the same page with what is and is not a safeword.

> "No", "stop", and other plain language ARE *technically* safewords, but can be confusing... the whole point is to pick a word or words that cannot be mistaken for plain language in any way.

> Safewords should only ever be used in BDSM type scenes/situations, and only ever when limits of pain or endurance are being approached or have been reached...

>Under NO circumstances should safewords be used in non BDSM situations, when the little/sub's physical safety is NOT at issue. For example, they should NEVER be used to win or stop an argument. Nor should they be used in uncomfortable situations. Other agreed words or signals should be used in uncomfortable situations.

> If someone tells you they "don't believe in safewords", or "safewords are for beginners only" or "safewords are for advanced play only" or "you can negotiate ignoring a safeword", run away... VERY FAST!!