"Let's Do It" with Bri Pruett: Putting the Sensual in Consensual

by Bri PruettThere’s only one sure-fire way to avoid being in a consensual gray area in a sexual scenario: Use your grown-up words and explicitly ask for consent. If you’re a shy or less verbal person, this might seem like a daunting task.Illustration: Erika MoenFirst, let’s deal with some of your concerns...
1. I don’t like “asking.”
People (especially men) have told me that “asking permission” feels weak, that it establishes a power dynamic from