How Safe Is Being Knowledgeable

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Safe is being knowledgeable. Knowledgeable about the techniques and safety and acting with that knowledge. This includes protection against sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancy, and psychological safety. The SM community concerns itself with safety issues by supporting educational and social organizations that teach people the proper way to use their equipment. Such as: how to tie wrists without putting pressure on the insides; how to properly clean equipment; which areas on the body are unsafe to

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