View source for Abuse ← Abuse Jump to: navigation, search You do not have permission to edit this page, for the following reason: The action you have requested is limited to users in the group: editors. You can view and copy the source of this page: Abuse refers to the use or treatment of something (a person, item, substance, concept, or vocabulary) that is seen as harmful such as behavior that results in undesirable trauma. Examples may include (but are not limited to nor necessitated by) actions that could result in imprisonment, psychological institutionalization, emergency room medical care, or death. Exact behaviors that constitute abuse will be subjective and prone to individual interpretation, be sure to [[negotiate]] thoroughly with your partner(s). Adults of sound mind that responsibly [[negotiate]] with informed [[consent]] to [[BDSM]] activities are not engaging in abuse. See the [[BDSM]] main article for more information. [[Category:Theory]][[Category:Consent]] Return to Abuse.