012 Consent Is Sexy AF

Consensual sex is important because it allows partners to start a sexual encounter from a foundation of trust and respect. Everyone should have the final say in making decisions about their own bodies and sexual experiences.Not only does great communication about consent help to prevent sexual violence and abuse, it actually allows partners to relax and let go more knowing that they are safe. It's this letting go & freedom that make consent sexy AF.   What you’ll learn:The definition of consentWhy R.A.C.K. (Risk Aware, Consensual Kink) is importantWhy pestering and pressuring are not okayWhat to do when there’s pressure or pestering about sexFactors to consider with consent in longer term relationships Navigating consent when there’s a power dynamic involvedThe importance of enthusiastic consent regardless of genderResources:Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network - https://www.rainn.org/Resources:FREE DIRTY TALK GUIDECURIOUS ABOUT WORKING WITH ME?Book a discovery call ⤵️https://HeatherShannon.co/video-pageLET’S CONNECT! FIND ME HERE ⤵️:WebsiteInstagramJoin the free “Ask A Sex Therapist” Facebook GroupTwitterYouTube(Check out the video version of this podcast!)LinkedInThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp