Our Definition
A written-out agreement between parties who are engaged in a power exchange dynamic. May be written after a period of negotiation, it could include expectations regarding structure, guidelines, rules, and/or boundaries within the dynamic.
Common Practices & Experiences
Everyone is different! You'll see this repeated throughout our website and glossary. Common BDSM contract practices include, but certainly aren't limited to
- Including titles or protocols
- Listing rules and expectations
- Each party agreeing to uphold their end of the contract
Betty and Ernie drafted a contract together over the course of several weeks. It lays out the specific agreements and expectations of their dynamic.
Eugenia wrote a 15 bullet point list of rules for her submissive to follow.
Floyd’s contract helps him make his personal limits and boundaries more clear to his partners.
