What does Soft Limit mean?

A soft limit is a maybe — something a person is unsure of, nervous about, or willing to try only with trust, care, and the right mood. It sits between an eager yes and a hard no.

Soft limits call for extra communication: going slowly, checking in often, and stopping the moment it stops feeling right. They can shift toward yes or no as comfort grows.

Naming soft limits alongside hard limits gives partners a clear map of where curiosity ends and caution begins.