Safe Sane and Consensual

Consensual Ligotage is not something you go into lightly.

 

Before you even begin you need to know your responsibilities as rigger. It is safer between trusted partners who know the risks and each others limitations. But more and more often strangers are seeking out rope partners, which has given rise to Safe, sane and consensual

 

The very base responsibilities being, safe words so you can communicate any distress, Avoiding positions that cause positional asphyxia, not leaving a roped person un attended, the ability to release someone quickly from bonds in an emergency, at least hourly positional changes and not using ties that impair breathing.  Communication is a huge factor. Asking if he/she is ok regularly.

 

Being sober! drugs and alcohol are a big no no

 

 

You then must have at least rudimentary knowledge of the human anatomy. There are nerves, arteries joints and many other things to keep in mind. When you are suspending someone's entire body weight and there is pressure on one place for too long, it doesn't take long for impairment of blood flow. Skin colour needs to be checked regularly. Communication is key when it comes to making sure your human ornament has a safe and joyful experience.