Consent
Also known as sexual consentconsentingyes means yes
Consent is a freely given, enthusiastic, and reversible agreement to a specific activity — the foundation of every healthy intimate experience.
The gist
Consent means everyone involved genuinely and enthusiastically wants to take part. It's specific (agreeing to one thing isn't agreeing to everything), ongoing (it can be withdrawn at any moment), and only meaningful when given freely by someone able to give it. The clearest path to it is simply talking: asking, listening, and checking in.
Related
Enthusiastic consent
Enthusiastic consent is the standard that looks for a clear, eager 'yes' rather than the mere absence of 'no' — everyone should actively want to be there.
Safeword
A safeword is an agreed-upon word or signal that immediately pauses or stops activity — a clear, unambiguous way to communicate limits in the moment.
Boundaries
Boundaries are the personal limits that define what someone is and isn't comfortable with — the map that lets partners explore intimacy safely and respectfully.