Sources and editorial approach: how we talk about consent
This page gathers the public references we use to check how we talk about consent, boundaries, and intimate communication.
They do not replace medical advice or support tailored to your situation. They are starting points for further reading, at your own pace.
The shared idea is simple: a list can open a conversation, but it never replaces clear consent, ongoing communication, or the freedom to change your mind.
Selected references
- Planned Parenthood — relationships and communication Educational guidance on relationships, communication, and boundaries.
- Planned Parenthood — talking to your partner about sex Practical guidance for sharing likes, limits, and questions without assuming the other person’s answer.
- RAINN — consent, respect, and boundaries A useful reminder that consent needs to be clear, voluntary, ongoing, and free from pressure.
These organisations serve different audiences and use different language. We link to their public resources on respect, boundaries, and communication — not as medical or therapeutic endorsement of Yes · No · Maybe.
How we use these references
- We favour wording that leaves room for “no”, “maybe”, and changing one’s mind.
- We present a list as a conversation aid, never as standing consent.
- We avoid pressure: each person’s pace, context, and boundaries matter.
For a simple start, choose one topic and agree that either person can pause, skip it, or return to it later.
Continue gently
Two useful links to keep going at your pace.