Education Series
Consent
Simply put, consent is a mutual agreement to physical, sexual, social and even emotional contact.
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100%
Stoked
Having consent means that all folks involved in the activity are 100% stoked on everything that is happening in the moment.
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Consent is...
Six
Things
Consent isn't just a yes or no. It's a living, ongoing conversation built on six principles. Every single one matters.
Necessary
Clear
Embodied
Ongoing
Informed
Freely Given,Not Taken
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Interactive
Let's Play
Consent Mad Libs
"May i your ?"
Tap a word to fill a blank — tap again to deselect
Actions
dance with
borrow
touch
grind
hold onto
massage
share
kiss
talk to
cuddle up to
Descriptors
cute
delicious
lovely
beautiful
magical
sparkling
tense
Nouns
self
hand
sunglasses
mouth
back
snack
friend
unicorn horn
tentacle
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quiz
Which of the following communications is
not
giving consent?
Select one — then see why.
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Remember
Consent can be retracted at any time.
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The standard
Fully
Engaged
All parties involved need to be fully engaged, agreeable, and present in order for consent to be valid. Having sex while not sober has many layers that ideally involve communication, harm reduction knowledge, emotional and physical safety and more.
Sometimes we aren't in the right frame of mind to create the conditions needed to give or get consent. If there is any doubt — Stop. Go for a walk, check out the art installations, or take a nap in a hammock. Revisit the situation later if you are feeling it.
There is more to consent than just "Yes" or "No." Remember to pay attention to how power is showing up in the exchange, body language and tone of voice.
We've got you
Here For You
Our Harm Reduction, Security Team and festival crew take consent very seriously. Please let them know if someone is acting in a way that is making people feel uncomfortable. Let's all be responsible for the energy we bring to the dancefloor.
If you want to learn more about consent or are feeling unsafe, concerned, or overwhelmed at any time during Bass Coast Festival, come visit the Sanctuary.
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