Triggers

Triggers are subjects and actions that might prompt an unpleasant reaction in a reader. Descriptions of different triggers are listed below.

The story has a character that undergoes an abortion or a threat of it. It may be consensual, non-consensual, or attempted. The actual act may or may not be described. There may be things done to the character to trigger an abortion.

The character experiences abuse. It can be physical, verbal, mental, emotional, or sexual.

The story features some sort of bigotry. It could be anti-LGBTQIA+, ableism, racism, ageism, misogyny, misandry, sexism, fatphobia, discrimination based on religion, nationality, or other personal factors.

A death occurs in the story. It might not be the main character but could be someone important. The death may also be committed by the main characters. Deaths related to war or other situations may be included in this category.

The story features at least one graphic sexual encounter. This means it is not a closed-door scene or a fade to black. The details are there.

The story contains incest, which is sex between blood relatives.

Mental illness is depicted in the story. These illnesses can range from bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, and other disorders.

The story features one character being the master over another, the slave. This may or may not be consensual.

The story contains one or more types of kinks. A kink can be a lot of different things, from being tied up to enjoying being beaten by a partner. Kinks can be sexual or non-sexual.

This category covers any type of sexual act that the character has not consented to. This includes dubious consent where it isn't clear. It also covers blackmail sex, drunk sex, date rape, and many others.

There aren't any triggers in the story. Most poetry and non-fiction will fall into this category. This does not mean the content is happy.

There are triggers in the story that are further individualized. There may be depictions of phobias or acts that someone should be aware of. When possible, this trigger is given with details.

A character in the story is a victim of sex trafficking.

When used, this trigger indicates that the character engages in some form of self-harming behavior. This can be due to a mental illness, stress, or trauma. This includes cutting, skin picking, eating disorders, and choosing to treat the self poorly as a result of these issues.

Snuff is a kink where people get off on watching a person be killed or die. They might even participate in it.

A character in the story completes a suicide.

A character in the story attempts suicide. However, they are not able to complete the act.

Characters utilize substances during the story like drugs, alcohol, etc. that alter their consciousness.

Characters in the story are engaged in sexual activity while under eighteen years of age.

This story features violence of various types. 

This is a category for taboo issues not already discussed.

This story features urine play.