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The Language of Consent Is Perfect for Quarantine Hangs
Sexual harm reduction strategies work for social distancing, too
Across the United States, we’ve been in some form of shutdown or social distancing for at least half of 2020.
With most states starting to reopen — some in phases, and some more quickly — it can be easy to forget that the pandemic isn’t over. Many places are already seeing new spikes in cases as precautions relax. Experts are warning of a potentially devastating second wave in the fall. Protestors are flooding the streets to do the essential work of standing up to police brutality and the white supremacy this country was built on.
All of this means that harm reduction practices around potential exposure to Covid-19 are more important than ever. To that end, many of us have already found ourselves navigating different people’s boundaries and risk levels in new and unfamiliar ways. Activities that were once carefree, like inviting a friend in your home, now require clear conversations about what is and isn’t okay.
