#1: Sar Surmick - Sexual Consent, Did They Say "No?"
Summary: It's all over the news these days and sexual consent is important everywhere, even in a committed relationship.<br><br>There are no "givens" and consent is required, no matter the situation. Especially if you change something within the relationship. Consent is basically a temporary license which must be renewed, you cannot take anything for granted.<br><br>It is often quite hard to say "No!" Misunderstandings and miscommunications revolving around sexual consent, expectations, and even entitlement can lead to resentment or consent incidents.<br><br>Even though the damage may not be intentional, the person who has violated the consent of another, despite differing perceptions, is still responsible for the damage.<br><br>What do we do when a consent incident happens? Listen to this episode where Jessa Zimmerman interviews Sar Surmick to reveal some tools and strategies to navigate the tricky waters of Consent.<br><br>The question is not just, "Has consent been given?"<br><br>It can also be, "Has consent been asked for?"<br><br>Sar Surmick is the director of the Consent Academy and a Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in identity work and couples therapy. With offices in Redmond and Seattle, Sar works with a wide variety of clients specializing in Non-Monogamy, Sex & Gender concerns, Trans* Clients, and BDSM/Kink. Sar teaches as a sex-positive educator focusing on Communication, Identity, and Consent.<br><br>Sar Surmick - <a href="http://significantconnections.com" rel="noopener">http://significantconnections.com</a><br>Consent Academy - <a href="http://consent.academy.com" rel="noopener">http://consent.academy.com</a><br><br>More info:<br><br>Web – <a href="http://bettersexpodcast.com/1" rel="noopener">http://bettersexpodcast.com/1</a><br>Sex Health Quiz - <a href="http://sexhealthquiz.com/" rel="noopener">http://sexhealthquiz.com/</a><br><br>Better Sex with Jessa Zimmerman<br><a href="https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/better-sex/" rel="noopener">https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/better-sex/</a>
