Many of us grow up learning about consent in simple terms. We are taught that consent means saying "yes" or "no", respecting boundaries, and ensuring that everyone agrees before something happens. These are important foundations. But consent is more nuanced than permission alone. The Wheel of Consent, developed by Betty Martin, offers a way of understanding the different roles we move between during touch and intimacy. It helps us recognise that giving, receiving, wanting and

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