BY Emma Atkinson 

Hello, super hot and sassy readers! It’s February and you know what that means? Please let me know if you do, because I don’t. 

The 2023 edition of Bumbershoot featured posters with the word “Consent” in large, easy-to-read letters. The word was turned into an acrostic (great word!), meaning that each letter of the word began a short phrase relating to the topic. Plus, having the word “Consent” easily visible everywhere you looked helped keep the concept front and center in attendees’ minds. Pretty great, no? Please look through recent Consent Corners to see all the delicious details. 

We’re so fortunate to live in a time when the concept of consent is being given its proper place of prominence. We have the right to give or withhold our consent as we see fit. “No” is a complete sentence and you can find support for maintaining your boundaries when you need it. 

There was a time when party hosts would encourage guests to have one more alcohol-based drink “for the road.” Yeesh! Today, we’re more aware of the risks of drinking and driving, and no self-respecting host would say anything of the sort. 

As with drinking and driving, there’s far more awareness today about the risks involved and the importance of consent and personal autonomy. Yay, right? 

Homework: Have you had a memorable experience with saying no? We’d love to hear about it at: info@thecspc.org.

“Be excellent to each other.” —Bill and Ted

“Be sexcellent to each other.” —Emma