I wanted to share this, because I think it is clever, creative, and caring. The phrases are cheeky and forward. The idea of consent at every level is not something new, it is just being discussed more often and more openly, despite those that think it is purely political. What I really like, aside from the marketing targeting a teen/college demographic, is the idea of pulling these out on the first time of intercourse - what a great way to discuss how you feel about everything related to sex with the potential partner. What I am not thrilled with is the onus being placed on the woman as in the "dress does not mean yes," however true that may be in many cases - but we can't have everything. I just prefer to keep proffering men are victims too, and too often lately with rape being an increasingly reported topic, people tend to overlook the various ways rape occurs. Can we actually make a case for reporting bias when it comes to victims? Perhaps, this is worth researching. At any rate, I think these condoms are fabulous, and I think the partnering of "Say it With a Condom" and "Force: Upsetting Rape Culture" is incredible - now I just wish I could come up with a product or do some design work to partner with them ;) Or maybe I could spread this around to colleges more after I write this.
The comments below this article are critical and self-serving from about every standpoint, which disturbs me a little. Sometimes I think we all just like to hear ourselves talk a little too much - and here I write a blog post, damn.
http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2015/01/consent_condoms_increase_socia.html#comments
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