The way we are socialized results in difficulties in saying no and most people also struggle with being denied something they asked for.  This practice helps people being comfortable with setting their boundaries, identify and negotiate their limits but also learn to respect other people’s boundaries.  This is an important key to Consent Culture. When we move beyond seeing “no” as a personal attack and instead see it as an honoring of self, it becomes possible to create safe spaces for everyone to be true to their authentic wants and needs. The practice highlights that the process of negotiating boundaries is collaborative and is one that takes practice. Consent is crucial not only during sexual acts and to avoid sexual harassment and abuse, but as a way to ensure that we participate in our lives equally and safely.