BDSM and ROUGH SEX – Is it illegal? It’s a good question since these practices have become more mainstream. A person can legally consent to an assault but according to the law one cannot consent to the causing of bodily harm. The question is, what is bodily harm? Breaking a bone or cutting the skin definitely is but what about a bruise or a scar? In a society where some consider yelling to be both an assault and abuse and where others may take pictures of their rough sex bruises and post them online with pride, where the legal line is drawn is not clear. Be careful out there people. Play safe and don’t go too far.
Jian Ghomeshi Lawsuit: BDSM With Consent Is ‘Murky’ In Canadian Law, Experts Say.