Product Safety Guidelines

BDSM Equipment Safety Protocol: A Comprehensive Framework
Based on RACK (Risk-Aware Consensual Kink) & SSC (Safe, Sane, Consensual) Principles

1. Pre-Use Validation Protocol

1.1 Consent Negotiation

• Explicit Documentation: Formal agreement covering:
  • Specific activities (e.g., “forced kneeling,” “sensory deprivation”).
  • Duration limits per device (e.g., “≤15 mins for wrist restraints”).
  • Physical/psychological triggers (e.g., asthma, joint injuries).
• Safeword System:
  • Traffic Light Protocol: Green (proceed), Yellow (adjust intensity), Red (immediate stop).
  • Non-Verbal Signals: Hand gestures/object drops for gagged partners.

1.2 Equipment Inspection Checklist

2. Operational Safety Standards

2.1 Anatomical Safety Zones

• Green Zones: Thighs, buttocks, upper back (low nerve density).
• Yellow Zones: Wrists (avoid radial nerve), neck (carotid sinus), calves (peroneal nerve).
• Red Zones: Spine, kidneys, temples, anterior throat.

2.2 Time & Pressure Limits

• Circulation: Restraint tightness ≤1 finger gap.
• Suspension: Max 10 mins without repositioning.
• Weight Loading: ≤15% of body weight on joints.

2.3 Hygiene Protocol

• Porous Materials (wood, leather): Disinfect with 70% isopropyl alcohol.
• Non-Porous (metal, silicone): Autoclave/boil sterilization.
• Bodily Fluids: Barrier films (e.g., dental dams) for orifice contacts.

3. Emergency Response Framework

3.1 Rescue Toolkit Requirements

• Medical Shears: Titanium-coated (cuts leather/metal chains).
• Neurological Check: Penlight (pupil response), pinwheel (sensation test).
• Fast-Acting: EMT shears, hook knife (suspension emergencies).

3.2 Critical Incident Procedures

• Syncope (Fainting):
  1. Release restraints → 2. Elevate legs → 3. Check airway
• Nerve Compression:
  1. Immediate release → 2. Passive stretching → 3. Medical eval if numbness persists >2 hrs
• Psychological Drop:
  1. Aftercare initiation → 2. Warm blanket/hydration → 3. Non-sexual affirmations

4. Device-Specific Guidelines

4.1 Restraints (e.g., Stocks, Cuffs)

• Design: Padded area ≥5cm width over pressure points.
• Testing: Support 3x user weight static load.

4.2 Impact Tools (e.g., Floggers, Paddles)

• Target Accuracy: Avoid L4/L5 vertebrae (sciatic nerve risk).
• Impact Angle: ≤30° from tissue surface.

4.3 Temperature Play (e.g., Wax, Metal)

• Wax Test: Drip on inner wrist (45°C max).
• Metal Warming: Water bath ≤50°C (no direct flames).

5. Documentation & Compliance

• Usage Logs: Record dates/users/maintenance.
• Legal Disclaimers:“This device intended for consensual use by informed adults. Users assume all risks under local laws.”
• Recall Alerts: Subscribe to manufacturer defect notifications.

6. Training & Certification

• Competency Tiers:
  • Level 1: Basic safety checks (4 hrs training).
  • Level 2: Nerve anatomy + emergency response (8 hrs).
  • Level 3: Custom device fabrication (certification required).