Consent Culture

Consent culture refers to a social environment in which enthusiastic, informed, and ongoing consent is the expected norm for all sexual and intimate interactions. In a consent culture, asking for consent is seen as respectful and desirable, not awkward or unnecessary. The lifestyle community has increasingly embraced consent culture as a foundational value, with many clubs, events, and communities actively promoting consent education, bystander intervention, and clear reporting mechanisms for violations. Building a consent culture requires ongoing effort from everyone in the community.