It’s not only the ‘tops’ responsibility to watch out for safety, it’s important for the ‘bottom’ (or submissive) to ensure their own safety. Cecilia Tan discusses some vital things to consider when agreeing to play with a new partner including; how you met the person, getting references, and setting up future play dates with all the necessary precautions. Plus she fully explains the ‘safe call’, a frequently used technique for new play partners to keep everyone safe and accounted for.