Alarma silenciosa

En BDSM, hablamos constantemente de la seguridad y creo que es algo que nunca debemos dejar de lado. Tenemos que ser conscientes de que nuestras prácticas conllevan un cierto riesgo, que puede ir desde un simple golpe mal dado, hasta algo más grave.

Me parece que debemos asumir ese riesgo de manera adulta y tratar de minimizar las posibilidades de algún accidente.

El concepto de alarma silenciosa me parece bastante interesante y creo que es algo básico, sobre todo cuando jugamos con alguien por primera vez. Es una medida que recomiendo ampliamente y, contrario a lo que se pueda pensar, no es exclusiva para los sumisos; yo como dominante la uso constantemente.

Es un artículo que encontré en la red. Yo sólo pongo un extracto. Espero, junto con el "Acid Test", hacer una traducción al español pronto.

A silent alarm (also known as a safe call, or safety call), is an arrangement you make to check in with a trusted friend when you’re meeting a new partner, or someone you don’t know well enough yet. The concept of silent alarms originated within the BDSM (bondage and discipline, dominance, sadism, masochism) community as a way to ensure physical safety for all involved in SM (sadism, masochism) play. However, a silent alarm is helpful and recommended as a safety tool in all relationships.  When using a silent alarm, it is important to inform your identified person of exactly where you will be (specific address/location) and the real names of those involved. You identify a specific time to contact your silent alarm to let him/her know that you are safe. If he/she does not hear from you by this set time, he/she can assume that you are in danger, and has your exact whereabouts in order to notify 911. It is NOT recommended that your safe call intervene and try to rescue you. For safety reasons, leave it up to the local authorities. A silent alarm is only a deterrent. It is an extra safety measure, it is not a replacement for primary safety measures, such as getting to know your new partner better in person before entering into a scene, or meeting in public with your new partner first.

The important of silent alarms are not limited to just new partners. The rule of thumb regarding when to use a silent alarm: Always use your silent alarm whenever you sense the need, or when you know you would feel better with someone in place. Sometimes people can just lose it, without a sign or any warning. There is a risk to anything we do (driving a car, eating, even sleeping). Participating in BDSM has a greater degree of risk. The risk never goes away, regardless of how long you’ve known your partner, or how long you’ve been into BDSM. The use of a silent alarm isn’t always about the person, it can be about the type of play you are engaging in. Maybe you have agreed to try new types of play and you would feel more at ease knowing that there’s support waiting in the wings if needed. Even if you have a longterm partner, it is good practice for both of you to have a silent alarm during all play. This demonstrates a sign of responsibility and respect for all involved, regardless of how long you have  known each other. Safety is always important in all relationships.