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Consent Made Simple: Episode 5
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Consent is an important topic to learn about and there is always more to learn. We continue to define what consent means to us and each other. There are also a lot of different situations that have never really been modeled for people. The purpose of the Consent Made Simple series is to provide examples of positive examples of consent being properly observed from a variety of different situations and viewpoints. These scenarios apply to any person of any gender.
Episode 5
This episode opens with a couple in the middle of having sex. One person is clearly enjoying it but the other person starts to withdraw from what’s happening. It doesn’t take long for the first person to notice so they check in. Turns out things are not going well for that second person. They request that the sex stops and that they cuddle. When asked what happened, they indicate that they had gotten into a bad headspace.
Sometimes this can happen for people. How into sex we are feeling is a complicated process dependent on if we are tired, hungry, sick, stressed, or distracted by the never-ending issues that life can present us with. It can be easy for people to slip out of the mood. What’s important when this happens is that we check in with our partner. If we feel we cannot continue, or if they cannot continue, it’s important we respect that and take a step back. It can be frustrating for the person who was still in the mood but no one’s discomfort should be placed below the pursuit of pleasure.
If someone is in a bad headspace, we should make them feel safe, secure, and comfortable. If we do not, we run the risk of sending the message that we only care for ourselves and that their emotional wellbeing is of no concern to us. They may cease to see us as a safe person to be vulnerable to. In the long run, this will not be good for the health of our relationship with this person, regardless of how short or long term it may be.
Learn More About Consent
The discussion around consent is continuing to evolve and change. Society, in general, is developing a stronger understanding and acceptance of the importance of consent but there are still many people that feel lost. Even those who feel like they know everything they need to should keep their mind open to learning more about consent. It’s also really important that we all have a really solid foundation of the basic principles of consent and how they should be applied. Our Consent Crash Course is available to anyone wishes to solidify their foundational knowledge on this important topic.
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