Most of these articles aren't about kink, but we've found them useful enough to recommend nonetheless.
For those who are curious about the effects of the "consent culture" movement - and for those who feel that asking for explicit, enthusiastic consent before touching someone will lead to a society where people touch less - TheFerret provides observations from an event that goes by strict "consent culture" rules. A comic about enthusiastic vs. reluctant consent. The tagline is "Consent isn't just sexy - it's crucial". A follow-up article by TheFerret regarding the challenges of consent for those with social challenges and disabilities.
It's one thing to be asked not to feed the Trolls of an internet discussion. It is another thing to research the secrets of their ancient art and be able to look objectively at your option when a Troll attacks. Partake, and gain wisdom. Sexuality and political author Dan Savage explores how couples can renegotiate the meaning of monogamy and potential deal-breakers like cheating in an otherwise healthy relationship. Savage has an admitted bias against ending non-abusive marriages, especially when dependent offspring are involved. There are many ways to be non-monogamous, and it can be complicated to understand an arrangement or explain it to someone new to the concept. This info-graphic may help. Plus, it's cute! Being attracted to another person, even in a kink context, does not necessarily mean that one is sexually attracted to them. You are free to feel your attraction for someone without trying to label it based on society's messages. How you express it, on the other hand, may at times require the other person's enthusiastic consent.(Our Grand Poobah |
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