bringithmebooks:

thewittyromantic:

upholsterers:

musicgal1206:

“Can I kiss you?” is probably the cutest thing you can ever hear someone ask.

Yes. Yes, let’s romanticize actually asking for consent verbally. Let’s stop making it out to ‘ruin the mood.’ This is so important.

My boyfriend says “Can I have a kiss?” Every time he wants to kiss me, no matter if he just kissed me three seconds before that. As soon as we stop, he will ask again for another one. And if I just peck him on the lips but he wants a longer kiss, he’ll say “No, can I have a real kiss?” Today he asked me if it bothered me that he always asks. 

No. This will never bother me. This means he respects what I want. 

This, gentlemen (and ladies) is how you acquire consent. Even if you just had sex ten minutes ago, that doesn't mean consent is assured the next time. You must always have consent. 

Asking “Can I have a kiss?” will not turn a girl off. I can pretty much guarantee it. If anything, it will do just the opposite. 

Re-reblogging for that comment.