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Lesson 1

Kink 101: Consent as Craft

Negotiation, safewords, aftercare — the foundation that makes the rest possible.

Kink without consent is not kink. It is harm. The community has spent decades developing tools that the rest of the dating world is only beginning to learn from.

Negotiation

Before anything begins, talk about: what you want, what you do not want, what is on the maybe shelf, and what each of you will do if anyone wants to stop.

Safewords

The classic green / yellow / red is popular for a reason. It gives a vocabulary to the body when the mind has gone quiet.

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Check for understanding

What three components form the foundation of a kink scene?