Consent is sexy
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On consent (again).
To feel free to fully find ourselves, we all need to be respected as autonomous individuals.
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On asking first.
I still frown every time I see the sidewalk chalkings / posters / coffee mugs / t-shirts that read “Consent Is Sexy.” I really thought that slogan would’ve faded away by now. Traditional sexual practices in the U.S. are bad, sure. The standard shown in movies and advice books is for both parties to act…

