SSC and RACK in plain language: two ways to talk about consent in kink culture
18+. Informational material about consent culture. No sensationalism and no step‑by‑step instructions.
SSC and RACK are two frameworks that help adults negotiate more clearly: what’s happening, what the limits are, and where “stop” is.
SSC: Safe, Sane, Consensual
- safety comes before thrills;
- decisions are made in a clear state;
- consent is specific and revocable.
RACK: Risk‑Aware Consensual Kink
The emphasis is on risk awareness: if risks exist, you name them and manage them.
How to choose a framework
- new country/new partner/anxiety → SSC helps reduce uncertainty;
- more experience and readiness for nuance → RACK helps discuss risks honestly.
Mini conversation checklist
- What are we doing (in broad terms)?
- What is definitely off‑limits?
- What is possible with conditions?
- How do we stop?
- What do we do after (aftercare)?
Read also
- Hub → /en/guides/consent/
- Aftercare → /en/guides/aftercare-kak-dogovoritsya-zaranee/
- Accompaniment definitions → /en/guides/bdsm-soprovozhdenie-etiket-granicy-bezopasnost/
Disclaimer: 18+. Adults only, voluntary consent, and compliance with local laws.
