Safeword
Also known as safe wordstop wordsignal
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.
The gist
A safeword is a pre-agreed cue that means 'slow down' or 'stop now,' chosen so it won't be confused with anything said in the heat of the moment. Many couples use a simple traffic-light system — green, yellow, red. For moments when speaking is difficult, a non-verbal signal serves the same purpose. Honoring it instantly is what makes exploration safe.
Related
Consent
Consent is a freely given, enthusiastic, and reversible agreement to a specific activity — the foundation of every healthy intimate experience.
Boundaries
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.
Aftercare
Aftercare is the attentive care partners give each other after intimacy — cuddling, reassurance, water, warmth — to reconnect and come down gently.