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Why does consent matter?
Because consent is about how we treat people. It’s about respect in relationships, healthy boundaries, and self-advocacy. These skills shape dating, friendships, and everyday interactions—and help create relationships that feel safer, clearer, and more respectful.
Who are Consent Comics for?
These comics are for everyone—not just those who are sexually active or thinking about having sex. We believe consent education is an essential part of sex education, both before sex is part of the picture and long after. But consent isn’t just about sex. It’s about how we treat one another.
Learning about consent strengthens self-advocacy, mutual respect in relationships, and communication skills, helping people navigate relationships of all kinds with care and confidence.
Is this just for teens?
Consent Comics is designed for preteens, teens, and adults alike. The themes of emotional safety, healthy boundaries, self-advocacy, and respect in relationships are relevant at every stage of life.
Younger readers may benefit from exploring it alone or alongside a trusted adult, while many adults have found their own life change through the stories as well.
Turns out, learning how to treat others and ourselves well will never go out of style.
That last part sounds familiar…iykyk
Is there anything graphic in the comics?
Nope. Our graphic nonfiction is not graphic. We intentionally leave out explicit content so people of all ages and backgrounds can learn from and enjoy the comics.
We want parents and teens to feel comfortable learning together, so our stories focus less on acts and more on healthy boundaries, respect in relationships, and the “WHY” behind our choices. By keeping the focus there, we also avoid shaming anyone.
All that to say: nothing here is meant to make you blush—just think. So, dive in freely.
Can I read these with my child?
Absolutely. Please do.
Consent Comics was created with YOU in mind. We believe sex education and consent education are strongest when safe conversations start at home. Whether you’re parenting teens or serving as a trusted adult—seriously, bravo—these stories open the door to conversations about healthy boundaries, respect in relationships, and real-life decision-making. They’re designed to teach life skills that support preteen and teen safety—without awkwardness or shame.
If you’d like a little extra support figuring out how to talk to teens (honestly, who couldn’t use that?), check out our conversation kits.
Can this align with my faith?
Yes. Consent Comics is not about telling anyone what they should believe about sex, relationships, or marriage. It’s about respect in relationships, healthy boundaries, and self-advocacy—values that many faith traditions already teach.
Our goal is not to replace your faith, but to support life skills that help people live out their values with respect, clarity, and care.
Are these okay to learn from if I don’t believe in sex before marriage?
Absolutely. There’s nothing in our comics that tells you when you should or shouldn’t have sex. In fact, Consent Comics aligns with your goals because consent is about being true to your values, strengthening self-advocacy, exercising bodily autonomy, and living out respect in relationships—no matter your values or timeline. At its core, it reinforces that your “no” deserves to be heard and respected.
We sincerely respect your choice, and if and when you choose to have sex, we hope the experience reflects mutual care and consent.
What if I’m just dating for fun?
Well, that’s fun. We love a self-aware dater!
The thing is you don’t have to be looking for a “forever” situation for consent, healthy boundaries, and respect in relationships to matter. Fun is more fun when we know everyone is having fun and feels good about what’s happening—and the best way to make sure that happens is practicing consent.
And yes, we absolutely put “fun” in there as many times as we could.
What if I’m already in a relationship?
That’s a great place to start. These comics are designed to empower you by strengthening self-advocacy, reinforcing healthy boundaries, and prioritizing emotional safety—helping you see your relationship more clearly. They can help you identify what feels healthy, understand power dynamics in relationships, and recognize red flags that may need attention. And the clarity you gain here can carry into every relationship in your life.
Is this good for couples?
Yes. And not just if something’s wrong.
These stories invite couples to reflect on communication patterns, emotional safety, accountability, power dynamics in relationships, and the everyday choices that strengthen or strain connection.
I’ve been sexually abused before. Will these be triggering?
First, we are so sorry you’ve experienced that. Truly. You deserve care, support, and emotional safety.
As a survivor of abuse, Tiffany Braxton created Consent Comics with a trauma-informed learning approach and a deep commitment to survivor empowerment.
Our stories focus on healthy boundaries, consent, and respect in relationships. We’re grateful that some survivors have shared with us that Consent Comics has supported them in reclaiming bodily autonomy, strengthening self-advocacy, and moving forward on their healing journeys.
If you ever need additional support, please explore the helpful resources here. To learn how the comics supported Tiffany’s own healing, you can read her story, “How My Comics Helped Heal Me.”
Bottom line—we are here for you.
I think I have uncommon desires. Will I be shamed?
Not at all. Our comics focus on respect in relationships, bodily autonomy, and consent—not on judging anyone’s desires. What matters is mutual consent, emotional safety, and how we treat one another.
So do you, boo.
Why didn’t you make your characters gendered?
Because these comics are for everyone.
The scenarios we explore around consent in relationships, healthy boundaries, and respect can happen to anyone. That’s why we chose not to make our characters gendered. We never wanted any gender identity or sexual orientation to feel singled out or left out. Consent is for all, and no one deserves sexual harm. To learn more about our approach, check out Meet ZA.
Why are they black and white comics? Why not do color?
We chose black and white intentionally. As graphic nonfiction, color can subtly shape interpretation, and we wanted our characters to feel as inclusive and neutral as possible. Black and white keeps the focus on the story. Take manga, for example. Many beloved Japanese comics are black and white too—proof that powerful storytelling doesn’t require color.
Will you ever cover more than consent?
Oh yes. We have big dreams.
Consent Comics is just the beginning. Through our parent company, Penspires, we’re expanding into projects like Still Connected. You can find it on our Resources page, where you can learn more about the project and what’s coming soon. It focuses on sextortion, teen safety, recognizing red flags in today’s online world, and suicide prevention.
Our mission goes beyond consent. We’re committed to teaching life skills, strengthening emotional intelligence for teens—and let’s be real, all of us—and building a better world rooted in respect in relationships, healthy boundaries, and empowerment.
Stay tuned. There’s much more ahead.
How many Consent Comics books will you do?
We don’t know yet. Book 2 is in the works, and we have many more scenarios around consent in relationships, dating boundaries, and teen safety we want readers to explore. For us, Book 1 just isn’t enough.
Not enough for you either? Please send us your ideas.
You haven’t covered a topic I think is important. Can I give you some ideas?
Please do. We’d love to hear from you.
We’re always open to ideas and meaningful collaboration—because building a better world and strengthening consent education is something we do together.
What if I disagree with something you said?
Bring it on. (Just kidding. Kind of.) But seriously, bring it to our attention.
We don’t claim to be perfect or all-knowing, so we genuinely welcome your thoughts. These comics are meant to spark reflection and discussion, whether that’s within yourself or with others (including us). We’re starting a conversation, not ending one.
The one thing we stand firm on is this: everyone—including you—deserves respect in relationships and to feel heard and valued.
Mic drop. (As in, pick up the mic and let us know what you disagree with.)