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Consent Is Play
Consent IS sexy, because it creates connection and intimacy. Unfortunately, we are often taught to think of consent as a set of rules and regulations we must follow if we don’t want to get in trouble, but that’s a terrible way to teach and think about it. The truth is that asking for and giving consent creates an opportunity for both people to speak their needs and preferences, and to feel seen.
East Meets West
Spending time in Istanbul this summer has helped me redefine my relationship with my family on my own terms. When I was a child in Iran, the idea of a relationship on my own terms meant absolutely nothing. Relationships were set in stone: people expected me to act and communicate in fixed ways. My only choices were to stay or go, to submit or rebel. So I rebelled, which was necessary, but also exhausting.
