Confused About Consent? Ask a Porn Star!

Adult film star Nina Hartley defines sexual consent.

When it comes to sexual consent, no always means no—but beyond that, everyone’s personal threshold is different. One person might be okay with something another person thinks is going too far. If you need clarification on how to engage (or not) a potential sexual partner, who better to ask than adult film legend—and registered nurse—Nina Hartley?
In this video from Buzzfeed, co-directed by Transparent creator Jill Soloway, Hartley helps two young lovers establish, understand and honor each other’s seuxal boundaries. The nature of the video is a little NSFW but everyone can learn from the video’s message of safety and mutual respect.