Just as in physical roleplay, digital environments often incorporate "safewords" or emergency stop buttons that allow a participant to immediately terminate the experience or reset the intensity.

: Physical and psychological safety must be prioritized. This includes ensuring that participants are not at risk of physical harm and are provided with the necessary support to cope with any emotional or psychological distress that may arise.

Regardless, VR technology continues to evolve at a fast rate and boundaries get pushed further by the month within the gaming world. A topic such as this will stay on the tip of every gamer's tongue as new innovations are made.

: In certain performance art or role-playing contexts, a consensual torture simulator could serve as a medium to explore themes of power, vulnerability, and consent.