so let that be my story

digatisdi:

This one time I was at this restaurant in this general area of Montéal:

And my friend had asked me to test out this audio French phrasebook for the iPhone and I was like, “Sure, okay”

So I’m eating my lunch and— you know I’m rather proficient in French— so that’s what I used for the vast majority of my stay, but I digress… I flip through the phrasebook when I hear my waiter walking up. That’s when I look at my phone and see it has “I need some condoms” prominently displayed on the screen.

So I went to hit the menu button quickly

But my finger slipped in the haste

And hit the “Say it” button.

And this chipper voice rang out a resounding sentence: « J’ai besoin de préservatifs »

And the waiter kind of gave me this look like this:

Except less flirty and more « VrMan? MDR. » 

And so then after I paid for my meal, I got the receipt back and on the tray under the receipt was a wrapped condom, neatly placed just for me.

I didn’t know wether to feel mortified or to laugh but I did both.

(via howhighthemoon)

thiefofdick:

thiefofdick:

if you misgender someone just because you don’t like them then you deserve to fall asleep on your back and have someone pee in your mouth and just have the pee sit there until you wake up and try to breathe in and start coughing and sputtering hours old pee everywhere

why do i do this to myself

drblaine:

lonesiekarp asked you: omg. can you please write more summer!Seblaine. like something 4th of July related? thank you!

“I’d light a sparkler but I’m afraid I’d set your hair on fire.”

“A gross exaggeration.” 

“Maybe, but I like to play it safe.”

“No you don’t.” 

“…I like to play it safe where flammable objects are involved?”

“Are you saying you think I’m hot?” 

“Don’t flatter yourself.” 

drblaine:

Anonymous asked you: Prompt: Klaine or Seblaine and Summer Picnics.

Seblaine because they need more lovin’

“This isn’t a picnic.”

“Sure it is.” Sebastian gestures to the checkered blanket, and then to the bottle of white wine. “Totally a picnic.”

“We’re in your backyard,” Blaine says with a glare.

“My expansive backyard. If anything, I’m being responsible.” He pours the wine into two dixie cups. “We’re not driving. I’m being responsible.” 

Blaine crosses his arms. “Still not a picnic.” 

“Picnic head?” Sebastian asks. 

“I… may be open to a more liberal definition of a picnic.” 

The Consent Continuum

bebinn:

This is one of the sheets we were provided today at the conference on sexual assault. The Department of Justice has definitions of affirmative consent - a continuum from written consent to self-defense.

Written Consent

While unrealistic in most sexual situations, this is an explicit and verifiable expression of consent to participate in specific sexual activities.

Explicit Verbal Consent

This occurs when someone says, “yes” to a specific sexual activity. In this case, both the language and exact sexual activity are clear and definite to both partners.

Explicit Nonverbal Consent

Reciprocating a sexual activity or initiating a more intimate sexual activity. For example, if one person kisses another, the other person responds by taking off their clothes. When it is appropriate and “in sync” with the partner’s behavior, such nonverbal communication can be almost as clear as explicit verbal consent.

Ambiguous Verbal and Nonverbal Consent

Expressing some sort of consent in words or action that isn’t necessarily tied to a sexual activity. Examples are saying, “Let’s spend the night together,” or turning off the lights after reciprocating a kiss. Since these responses are ambiguous, there is a higher chance of misunderstanding, based on the other person’s assumptions and attitudes.

Absence of Consent, Acquiescence

Expressing little or no consent or refusal of the situation taking place. An example would be someone acting passive or quiet during sexual activities.

Ambiguous Verbal and Nonverbal Refusal

Expressing vague reluctance or discomfort to a situation. Examples are saying, “I’m not sure this is a good idea,” or only minimally reciprocating a sexual activity. Again, the ambiguity is vulnerable to misunderstanding.

Explicit Nonverbal Refusal

Actively interrupting a specific sexual activity. Examples are pushing away a partner’s hand, getting up, or putting clothes back on.

Explicit Verbal Refusal

Clearly saying, “no,” “stop,” or “I don’t want to have sex with you.”

Physical Resistance

Actively struggling to stop all physical contact, trying to get away, screaming, or calling for help.

Fighting Back in Self-Defense

Actively pushing, kicking, etc. to protect oneself by injuring the assailant. In an extreme case, this would include “justifiable homicide” in self-defense.

Communication is vitally important when it comes to sexual activities, and it is always up to you to be sure your partner is consenting to what is happening. It is never the victim’s fault. It is everyone’s responsibility to understand what consent is, and what it isn’t. If you are ever unsure about your partner’s feelings of safety and comfort, stop and ask!