Here’s to the people who…

princefenris:

deathsstrokes:

quidditchconsent:

… Ask “can I kiss you?” or lean in halfway and then wait for you to close the gap.

… Tap the item of clothing and check to see if you’re okay removing it.

… Respect your boundaries *without* pointing out how “nice” and “patient” they’re being and how very hard they’re struggling to be okay with it.

… Surprise you with kisses *only after* you’ve told them how much you enjoy getting surprise kisses from them.

… Remember where you don’t like to be touched.

… Appreciate your body as it is and when it changes.

… Communicate before, during, and after intimacy.

Here’s to the people who make consent a natural part of relationships, as it should be.

why

are we rewarding people for not being rapists im 

idk is acknowledgement that big of a reward? when we live in a culture that actively encourages sexual assault, offering positive reinforcement for the correct behavior doesn’t seem like a bad idea, especially when most of the people reading this post are teens and NEED to be taught what that behavior is