The Art of Receiving and Giving

The Wheel of Consent

Why would most people endure unwanted
or unsatisfying touch rather than speak up for
their own boundaries and desires?

In her framework, The Wheel of Consent®, Dr. Betty Martin traces the fundamental roots of consent to our bodies, how we learned to ignore our desires and needs, and the harm caused when we do not honor our own limits or the limits of others. In a world where the #MeToo movement sheds light on boundary violations, the Wheel of Consent offers a deeply nuanced and precise way to practice consent as an agreement that brings integrity, responsibility, and joy into every interaction.