Consent as a Practice of Care - Workshop

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Please arrive on time. Unfortunately, we won’t be able to open the door after the event begins. This helps ensure everyone receives the introduction and is informed of the group agreements.

In this workshop we take a deeper dive into consent, going beyond the basics of "yes" and "no" and really looking at what it means to give true, informed and honest consent. This event is for those who want to use consent as a demonstration of care, as a way to connect and build genuine trust with lovers.

The concept of consent is not a new one, but although everyone knows that they are supposed to ask for it, it's not often that we are taught the nuances of what it can look like or when it's needed.

Consent goes beyond just asking for permission; it's about understanding that sometimes it's hard to say no, even when you want to. That sometimes the body can give one answer while words give another. That sexual experiences do not happen in a vacuum, and so we need to understand what elements brought us into that room together, and how that can impact what consent looks like. By understanding all these things better, we can create a deeper understanding of our lovers and show care through asking for consent.

In addition to this, we will also go through practical skills of how to ask for consent and ways to identify consent through non-verbal cues. There is so much more to it than asking "do I have your consent to...", and we want to equip attendees with a vocabulary that they can take with them and adapt to their needs. 

This 3 hour workshop will have a presentation, interactive exercises and space to discuss and share experiences. Topics of focus include: 

• When consent is needed

• Body language and consent

• What can impact one's ability to give consent

• Alternative ways to ask for consent

• Navigating a "no" when asking for consent

We will discuss consent in one-on-one encounters, but also touch on consent in non-monogamous pairing and sex-positive spaces, so all are welcome, regardless of their relationship structure.

This is a space for those who don't see consent as a barrier to fun, but as an invitation to an ongoing discussion, allowing for safer and more enjoyable experiences.

Host

Imogen originally comes from the UK, but has spent the majority of her adult life living and loving in Oslo. She is a trained intimacy coordinator for film and TV, working with consent, safety and intimate choreography for screen. Fascinated with all things relational, she uses a large part of her time reading up on sex, relationships and human connection. She is non-monogamous, queer, sex-positive and kinky, and uses all of these identities to inform her work, allowing for a multifaceted approach to intimacy.

Through Mashti Community events she hopes to help people explore these different forms of intimacy and push the boundaries of what it means to be "normal" in a world full of differences.

Please note that tickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled by us.

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