Consenting to Activities You Don’t Love But Your Partner Does

by Kayla Lords · Published July 26, 2019 · Updated July 25, 2019

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This is kind of a weird one. It can be an overwhelmingly fun experience and an opportunity for growth when you do something your partner enjoys that you wouldn’t necessarily choose for yourself. On the other hand, it can also be a sign of toxicity in a relationship. As always, it’s complicated and there’s no single right answer to this one.

We share our experience with trying new kinds of kinky fuckery and sensation and (as always) talk about the importance of trust and communication in D/s.

In this episode:

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Consenting to something you don’t really enjoy but know your partner wants — it’s a personal choice
Both partners need to get their needs met, so this shouldn’t be the only kind of activity you do together
Communication — before, during, and after — is mandatory
Open yourself up to new experiences and new connections
Be mindful of manipulation from a bad partner
This shouldn’t violate your hard limits.