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Soft Limits
Short Definition
In BDSM, soft limits refer to personal boundaries set by a BDSM practitioner that are negotiable. This means that while a person sees them as a limit, they are open to changing their mind under specific circumstances and/or with the proper play partners. While this commonly refers to specific kinks or activities, it can also describe certain toys and environments. Soft limits are the opposite of hard limits, which are considered non-negotiable.
Detailed Explanation
In BDSM, soft limits refer to personal boundaries set by a BDSM practitioner that are negotiable. This means that while a person sees them as a limit, they are open to changing their mind under specific circumstances and/or with the proper play partners. While this commonly refers to specific kinks or activities, it can also describe certain toys and environments. Soft limits are the opposite of hard limits, which are considered non-negotiable.
Source
This entry is based on an article from the FetLife Kinktionary. The content has been translated and adapted for the Kinky Circle Wiki.