Editorial Policy

Who writes our guides

Guides are published by the SubDom Editorial Team. This is a brand byline, not a claim that an article has been written or reviewed by a doctor, therapist, solicitor or other regulated professional. We will name an appropriately qualified reviewer only if a real, documented review has taken place.

Our editorial principles

• Consent comes first. Roles, labels, excitement and relationship status never replace freely given, informed and revocable agreement.
• People are not stereotypes. We use inclusive language and do not infer personality, gender, health or personal history from a kink preference.
• Uncertainty is stated plainly. Community experiences are described as experiences; limited research is not presented as settled clinical fact.
• Information comes before promotion. Educational pages answer the reader's question before offering relevant routes into dating.
• Safety support is not a sales opportunity. Where someone may be at risk, help and reporting options take priority over registration.

Research and sources

We prefer peer-reviewed research, public-health information, recognised consent resources and current UK support organisations. Sources are listed on each guide and linked at the point where they support a factual claim. A citation does not mean its findings apply to every person, and we reflect important limits in the evidence where they affect the reader's understanding.

Community terms such as subspace and sub drop can be useful without being medical diagnoses. We avoid invented neuroscience, universal explanations and claims that BDSM is either inherently harmful or inherently beneficial.

AI-assisted drafting

We may use AI tools to help organise research, identify gaps, or produce an early draft. AI output is not treated as a source. Material is checked, edited and approved before publication, and the SubDom Editorial Team remains responsible for the final wording, links and claims. We do not use AI to invent expertise, personal experience, quotations or research findings.

Updates and corrections

Publication and update dates reflect real editorial work. We review time-sensitive links and support information and update a guide when evidence, guidance or the practical advice changes. Minor typographical fixes may not change the displayed update date.

If you spot an error, an inaccessible resource or wording that could be clearer, pleasecontact us with the guide URL and the point you believe needs review. We assess corrections against the strongest available source and amend the page when warranted.