Edge Play
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Background
Appeal
Methods
Risks
Triggering Past Trauma
People can often want scenes and edge play, that play into difficult situations in the past for them and past emotions and experiences. However, this can trigger PTSD when actioned in a scene. They may be unable to safeword or safe signal due to trauma. It is important for Dominants doing edge play to have way to check in with the sub, and to end the scene immediately if the sub is unable to respond to a check in. You should also pay attention to your intuition and gut feelings and if you feel something isn't right, stop and act accordingly. If safe to do so, physically comfort and reassure the submissive, however if in PTSD or a mental health episode they may become violent and lash out, so you may need to talk to them but give them physical space.
Mental health for Doms
As a Dominant, carrying out edge play can have an emotional and phycological impact on you. While playing with your "shadown self" can be a lot of fun, being sadistic and evil to someone, event with consent can bring up difficult emotions and thoughts. Ensure you are able to get support from your sub as well and have support from other Doms to be able to discuss this in a safe and non-judgemental way, that protects your subs privacy.
Risk mitigation
Physical health
- Checking for pre-existing health conditions
- Controlling the environment and play space
- First aid equipment and suitable knowledge
Mental Health
As well as asking about physical health, you should also ask about mental health of your play partner and any past issues or trauma that could be triggered or come up from actions planned in the scene, words, or emotions. You should also ask in the event of them being triggered, how to best calm them down and support them.