SSC

In the BDSM community, safe, sane and consensual (SSC) represents a set of common principles guiding relationships and activities.

Principles of SSC

• safe: attempts should be made to identify and prevent risks to health
• sane: activities should be undertaken in a sane and sensible frame of mind
• consensual: all activities should involve the full consent of all parties involved, but note that legal consent may not create a defense to criminal liability for any injuries caused and that, for these purposes, non-physical injuries are included in the definition of grievous bodily harm in English law.