Below are a number of podcasts and books that discuss consent at length 

Podcast: This podcast from NPR provides a real view on consent and using the word No. In this podcast, NPR gives a multitude of examples of how to take steps towards consent no matter how small or large. Navigating boundaries is a key component of this podcast.

Listen if: There are places in your relationships (platonic or romantic) where you feel there are grey areas that you or your friend or partner can improve on.

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Podcast: This podcast from SAPRS opens the conversation as it provides an expansive and multidimensional view into consent. The consent chronicles touch on subjects such as sports, school and social groups.

Listen if: You want to hear multiple perspectives on consent within multiple environments

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Podcast: This podcast has many episodes which discuss a variety of areas that involve consent. An episode we found to be particularly significant was episode #07 which discussed consent in relationships. Episode #01 discusses coercion and consent, this episode provides a look into the way coercion is used to manipulate others into unwanted activities.

Listen if: You feel uncomfortable with occurrences within your relationship and need to define stronger boundaries. You want to learn more about coercion and what it looks like. 

Podcast: The age of consent has an exceptional episode on understanding consent. Episodes discuss the culture that surrounds consent and access to justice concerning sexual assault and rape.

Listen if: You want to learn more about how modern-day courts process SA and rape cases

Book: Orenstein's Boys and Sex provides a personal look into topics concerning love, consent, porn, hookups, and navigating masculinity. Through her discussions with young men across the states, Orenstein provides an inside look into multiple accounts and their experiences with consent and a lack there of.

Read if: You feel you may have put someone in a situation where boundaries were crossed or consent was not used. You feel you have been in a situation where you were pushed or manipulated to do things you were and/or are not comfortable with. You want to see boys perspective on hookup culture, navigating consent and masculinity.

Book: An intimate yet expansive expose on the societal interference of young’s girls sexual experiences. Orenstein the testimonies of mainly young women as they navigate their sexuality and sexual interactions. 

Read if:

 1. You feel plagued by media constructed myths or "hook up" culture and need guidance on making informed decisions. 

 2. If you have a daughter and want to bridge the increasing generational gap. Although reveals disturbing realities, can be a useful resource in providing guidance to the young woman in your life. 

Book: This novel exhibits conversation between a group of teenage girls following the sexual assault of one their classmates. 

Read if: You want to read more about conversations around peer influence. You want to read about male perspective in conversations around consent. 

Book: This book focuses upon how to give and get consent. Can We Talk About Consent focuses on consent in every part of life. A great part of this book is the empowerment of consent!!

Read if: You want more information on ways in which to give and receive consent. 

Book: This children's book is an exellent read for younger kids! Morrisons C is for Consent teaches that it is okay to say no and set up boundaries. 

Read if: You feel you or your child could use a book that both empowers the use of no and helps children grow up confident in their bodies and respectful of the boundaries of others 

Book: Martin study's consent, tracing it back to our childhood conditioning. In The Wheel Of Consent, topics such as why we would rather endure unwanted touch instead of speaking up, Martins "pleasure forward" approach to teaching consent.

Read if: You are interested in reading and learning more about the difficulty with preventing unwanted or unsatisfying touch and ways to prevent it. You want to learn more about the "pleasure forward" approach. (Is extremley helpful and interesting)

Book: Creating Consent Culture highlights the need for consent education. Though it is a book for educators it is perfect to teach and/or discuss consent issues.

Read if: You want a fun and interactive book to build your ability to set boundaries and learn more about consent 

Book: This is a children's book that introduces the concept of consent. First a Conversation normalizes and celebrates asking for and being asked for permission.

Read if: You or your child want a read that helps direct the conversation towards understanding and respecting consent. 

Article: In this opinion based article written by Peggy Orenstein (two of her books can be found above) discusses the expansion of the definition of consent when boundaries have been pushed. Also discussed in this article is the inner-workings of young mens minds when it comes to sex and consent. Orenstein also examines the question of if one can be considered a "good guy" after they have committed an act of sexual assault. 

Read if: You want to read an opinion surrounding the study of men on consent 

Book: Angel in Tomorrow Sex Will Be Good explores and challenges assumptions around women's desires. This book is a different focus than some of our other recommendations as it more strongly centers on women and desire in the age of consent.

Read if: You want a read fixating on remaking our thinking about sex, pleasure and autonomy. 

Book: This novel is a compilation of essays analyzing consent, desire, sexual freedom, pornography. varying relationship dynamics. It explores the politics and ethics of sex and the sexual sacrifices we make for the patriarchy and capitalism. 

Read if: You want to explore the evolution of sexual desire, the intersectionality within the realm of sex, and the modern feminist movement. 

Book: This book by Laura Mcguire was designed for parents and educators, but is a great read for everyone. Tools featured in Mcguires Creating Cultures of Consent help adults to unlearn harmful narratives of consent, relationships and boundaries. An especially notable aspect of this book is the emphasis on the need for consent to be taught within both the home and school. 

Read if: You want to learn more on how we create consent cultures and action oriented guidelines for conversations and curriculum. 

In the novel "Consent," Springora documents her childhood trauma inflicted by acclaimed author Gabriel Matzneff who sexually assaulted on her on numerous occasions. She details the manner in which she was groomed and explored the role age plays in one's ability to give consent. 

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Read if: You want a personal account that will emphasize the importance of consent. 

This novel promotes the notion of affirmative consent and debunk popular myths of sexual assault. It endeavors to shift the way in which women and the culture surrounding women's sexuality is viewed. 

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Read if: You crave a feminist classic that places weight on building female empowerment.