Hello! In my first blog post, "Is it a Kink or a Fetish?", I touch on the subject of consent. This is such an important topic that consent deserves it's own blog.
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There are several different commonly used consent frameworks, I'll give a brief explanation of each below:
The Original: SSC
Safe
Sane
Consensual
RACK
Risk
Aware
Consensual
Kink
-This framework acknowledges that there is inherent risk, we should strive to be aware of it and prepared.
CCCC (The 4 C's)
Clear-Consent must be explicitly and unambiguously communicated by all parties.
Continuous- Continuously check in about consent. Anyone can revoke consent at any time. An activity that was ok yesterday may not feel ok today. Something that you do with one person you may not want to do with another person, that's ok too.
Conscious-Individuals must be fully aware and able to consent, not under the influence of substances and/or altered in some other way (sub-space, etc).
Coercion Free-Consent must be given freely and willingly, without manipulation, pressure, coercion or threat.
PRICK
Personal
Responsibility
Informed
Consensual
Kink
-This framework goes beyond being "aware" of the inherent risks and people take personal responsibility for accepting the inherent risks associated with play.
STARS
Safety
Turn-Ons
Avoids
Relationship Intentions and Expectations
Sexual Health and STI Status
-This is a great framework for getting to know partners better and starting off any new partnerships.
What consent framework to you prefer to use? And why? Or which one appeals to you most? Send me an email at [email protected]. I look forward to hearing from you. Be safe, be well and have fun!