Initial meetings between Dominants and new submissives should have safety rules.

The relationship between a dominant and a submissive is both complex and rewarding for both partners. To be successful a D&S relationship must be based on mutual trust and respect. The dominant must be completely trustworthy and respect the needs and desires of their submissives.

The submissive partner must respect and trust the dominant to accept without reservation the training, guidance, encouragement, and appropriate correction of undesirable behavior.

Never forget........ As part of the D/s relationship, the submissive submits to the direction of the "Master" and in doing so, creates a potential for abuse and unsafe behavior on the part of the Dominant partner. Unfortunately, there are among us people, those who claim to be experienced dominants who are in reality sadistic abusers who betray the trust and inflict pain and punishment far beyond the limits of the submissive. They don’t care about anything but their own self gratification.

That is why the initial meetings between Dominants and new submissives should have safety rules. Listed below are the initial safety rules for new submissives.  Please feel free to pass this document on to anyone who is planning to experience a real time relationship for the first time.

Rule Number One:
A trusted person should know about the schedule of the meeting and should be called at an appointed time and also at the end of the meeting to confirm that all has gone well. Should  you feel at all nervous about meeting your prospective Dom, consider taking a friend along on the first meeting. If he is genuine he will have no objections and in fact he will encourage you so that you feel more comfortable.

Rule Number Two:
Meet your potential dominant partner in a public place . The first meeting is strictly social and a getting acquainted opportunity.

Rule Number Three:
If the dominant partner passes the initial screening, a second meeting can be arranged. This meeting is designed to initially establish a sensual relationship. But the limits imposed on this meeting are absolute.

In any D/s relationship, the dominant partner must assume the responsibility for the safety of the submissive partner.

If the dominant partner is not willing to accept the rules as stated, then it is clear that the dominant partner is not willing to accept that responsibility, and protect the well being of the submissive.

Never forget, submission to a partner can only be given in an environment of trust, respect and caring. Without that environment, her submission will not be valued and a dangerous situation is created.

D/s is a wonderful and exciting life style, and with a little care and planning it can be safe as well. Have fun and be safe!!