HOM(E) – Hand over Mouth

“HOM(E)” stands for “hand over mouth” and refers to covering a person’s mouth partially or fully with a hand, usually as part of dominance, roleplay, or coercive scenarios. The spelling with “exercise” or “practice” suggests that the term can also be used for rehearsing or describing this action.

This practice is potentially risky because it can interfere with breathing, trigger panic, and make signaling more difficult. It should therefore only be used with explicit consent, clearly agreed stop signals, and constant attention to breathing and reactions. The mouth and nose must never be covered in a way that creates a risk of suffocation; if discomfort, breathlessness, or fear occurs, it must stop immediately.