Not everything you find on the Internet, when looking for safety advice, is good information. Much of it in fact forms part of very persistent urban legends. Here is a simple list of first line safety issues: the myth as well as the facts.
Communication techniques for use during play
Regardless of what subject you're referring to or activity you're practicing, there are a number of very broad general principles that apply when it comes to safety. The most important features are knowledge & understanding, vigilance (or awareness), honesty, communication, critical thinking, and intention.
Questions to Ask Before Sceneing For The First Time
This is a questionnaire that is specifically designed to assist in learning the bottom/submissive/slave when it concerns scening and play. This is by no means a complete list of questions but it will guide both parties as to what should indeed be discussed prior to play.
Bruise care
Your wife/girlfriend just dropped the bomb that she wants to be dominated. The very first thing to do is to Read This.
Are you and your mate interested but don't know where to start? Here are some suggestions. Using Some Good "Topping" to Cover The Vanilla
Some Tips on Preventing Bruises And Ways to Help Them Heal
A brutal lesson in why one should learn about and practice with toys before trying to use them on other people.
This is the basic tip sheet we hand out when we give talks to groups such as college classes.
Setting the scene for your scene.
Practical guidelines and advice on AIDS prevention within SM play, from The AIDS Committee of Toronto Safer SM Education Project
Meeting someone in RL, either someone you had met on line or in RL, is inherently dangerous. There are some steps you can take to protect yourself.
Techniques used in evaluating risk and risk management