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consensual non-consent

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consensual non-consent (uncountable)

  1. (BDSM) A mutual agreement between partners to be able to act as if sexual consent has been waived; for example, rape roleplay.
    Synonyms: CNC, non-con, con-non-con
    • 2021 February 2, David J. Ley Ph.D., “Consensual Non-Consent: Exploring Challenging Boundaries”, in Psychology Today[1] (article), retrieved 5 January 2025:
      Consensual non-consent describes engaging in behaviors that may include role-playing nonconsensual behaviors, or may involve negotiating sexual behaviors where one partner agrees to give up consent during certain behaviors or relationships.

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