Boundaries
Also known as limitshard limitssoft limits
Boundaries are the personal limits that define what someone is and isn't comfortable with — the map that lets partners explore intimacy safely and respectfully.
The gist
Boundaries describe your comfort zone: what's welcome, what's a 'maybe,' and what's off the table. Some are firm ('hard limits') and some are flexible ('soft limits'). Sharing them isn't a mood-killer — it's what lets both partners relax and explore, knowing the edges are respected.
Related
Consent
Consent is a freely given, enthusiastic, and reversible agreement to a specific activity — the foundation of every healthy intimate experience.
Safeword
A safeword is an agreed-upon word or signal that immediately pauses or stops activity — a clear, unambiguous way to communicate limits in the moment.
Sexual communication
Sexual communication is openly talking about desires, boundaries, and feedback with a partner — the single most reliable ingredient of a satisfying intimate life.