Saint Andrew's Cross

A Saint Andrew’s Cross is an X-shaped piece of equipment sometimes found in BDSM spaces. It may be used as a visual focal point, for supported positioning, or as part of a consensual restraint or impact scene. Its presence in a room does not signal that anyone is available to use it or wants to be approached.

Equipment should serve the agreement, not dictate it. Before involving a cross, participants should discuss comfort, boundaries, and how to stop. The same principles of consent apply whether the scene is simple, ceremonial, or intense.