Not Your Cup of Tea: Understanding Sexual Consent

If you’re scratching your head at this week’s headline, it is worth two and a half minutes of your time to check out this imperfect analogy for sexual consent.  I think the premise is flawed, but I appreciate that these tea lovers have created a quick way to dive deep into the issue of consent. Which is what we’re doing this week.  Consent is complicated and confusing.  If you have questions, let me know.  ~  Cory
 

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Not Your Cup of Tea: Understanding Sexual Consent If you’re scratching your head at this week’s headline, it is worth two and a half minutes of your time to check out this imperfect analogy for sexual consent.  I think the premise is flawed, but I appreciate that these tea lovers have created a quick way to dive deep into the issue of consent. Which is what we’re doing this week.  Consent is complicated and confusing.  If you have questions, let me know.  ~  Cory   Cory Silverberg Sexuality Expert Permission to Kiss?   This lady came to my school to talk about 'sexual consent' and said it’s not okay to do anything with a girl without asking permission first.  I just don’t see it.  Asking permission every step of the way, it would ruin the mood and I’d be embarrassed anyway.  Does anyone do this, or is it just something adults get paid to tell us to do?  READ NOW A Step-by-Step Guide to Sexual Consent   The way most people talk about sexual consent doesn’t really match the way most of us talk about (or more commonly, don’t talk about) sex.  Here are five essential steps to negotiating consent in any sexual relationship. READ NOW Not Interested in Being a Cuckold's Wife   An About.com reader struggles with how to deal with her husband’s request to watch her having sex with another man. READ NOW The Ethics of Sexual Omission   If they don't ask, do you tell:  Are you required to tell your partner everything about your sexual past?   READ NOW Featured Articles • Shockingly Simple Marriage Hacks That Will Improve Your Relationship • Here's How to Take Your Marriage From Good to Great • Is Your Marriage in Desperate Need of Some TLC? • 7 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Getting Divorced • What Causes a Transgender Identity? • Shirley Temple's Nearly 55-year Marriage to Charles Black • Physical and Emotional Affairs: What's the Difference? • Don't Bother Trying Marriage Counseling Unless You Do This Advertisement About Sexuality  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Sexuality newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.