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Enthusiastic Consent

The importance of enthusiastic and ongoing consent in sexual activities, emphasizing clear communication and respect for boundaries.

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Jan 13, 2026

What role do communication and consent play when couples try new sexual practices?

Clear communication and explicit consent are the twin pillars that make experimenting with new sexual practices safe, pleasurable, and trust-building; research and public-health guidance consistently ...

Jan 10, 2026

What are best practices for communicating sexual boundaries and obtaining ongoing enthusiastic consent?

Communicating sexual boundaries and obtaining ongoing enthusiastic consent requires explicit, mutual, and repeated communication—consent is a clear, positive “yes,” not merely the absence of “no” . Be...