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You should never, ever leave someone alone when they’re restrained. EVER. The number
one cause of death and serious injury in bondage is someone being alone in restraints. This
is nonnegotiable in any circumstance, and if you cannot follow this basic rule of bondage,
you should not be playing. It’s as simple as that.

Although a glass of good merlot can loosen you up before a scene and help you let go
of your inhibitions, it’s never a good idea to get out of your head on anything other
than endorphins when playing, especially if you’re the master or mistress in a session.
Impaired thinking is not the friend of safety, so drugs have no place in the bondage
dungeon. All partners in all scenes are responsible for the safety of everyone enjoying
themselves, so you might be the submissive being used and abused for the enjoyment
of others, but if your eyes roll back in your head because you decided to flaunt the rules,
you put yourself in danger and threaten the collective safety of the group. Stay sober and
don’t be a party pooper.

Know the sexual health and history of everyone you play with, and ensure that they know
yours. Genital warts are not sexy, and you’re going to quickly get a reputation for bad
sexual health in the community if you play fast and loose with this rule. Clean and sterilize
all toys, sheets, restraints, surfaces, and floors after a session, and be sure to have a bowl
of new condoms, dental dams, and water-based and silicone-based lubes within reach for
every scene. Stay safe and sanitary for the sake of all involved—and because no one can
make herpes look cute.

Play nice, and you’ll get to play with all the best people. „

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