Meanings
- uncountableBDSMA mutual agreement between partners to be able to act as if sexual consent has been waived; e.g., during rape roleplay (rapeplay).
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.
2021 February 2, David J. Ley Ph.D., “Consensual Non-Consent: Exploring Challenging Boundaries”, in Psychology Today (article), retrieved 05 Jan 20251 more example
The definition for consensual non-consent is a mutual agreement where the Dom is able to act as if the sub has waived all consent. Complete consent is given beforehand, with the understanding of it being a permanent arrangement under most circumstances.
2021 January 20, Masterboundyou, “5 Things You Need To Know About Consensual Non-consent”, in Bound You (article), retrieved 17 Jul 2025Synonyms: CNC, non-con, con-non-con
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA mutual agreement between partners to be able to act as if sexual consent has been waived; e.g., during rape roleplay (rapeplay).
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