I always say, I don’t take what is not freely given. What does this mean? I only say it to people I’m dating and generally on the second date. The first is a feeling out. My, often bizarre, rules can get in the way of that. So on the second date I’ll say it. And I mean this, informed consent is the only way I play. I will ask before I kiss you or you may kiss me. I will ask before I will touch you. I will be assured of your enthusiastic consent before and during any sexual activity. If you want to lay out ground rules where I don’t have to ask or use the color codes even better. This generally leads into a discussion of my primary rule: Do not betray. My word, once given is inviolable. And I consider rape, physical or mental, to be the ultimate act of betrayal. Thus my rules. I have good reason to codify things. Ask me if you wish.
