User Guidelines
Getting started with Consent Navigator
Consent Navigator is a platform designed to help consenting adults communicate openly about their preferences, establish clear boundaries, and negotiate consent agreements with partners. This guide will help you get started.
Getting Started
Create Your Profile
- Display Name - Choose a pseudonym (never use your real name for privacy)
- Avatar - Upload an image that represents you (optional)
- Bio - Share what you're comfortable with others knowing
- Visibility - Control who can see your profile (Public, Friends Only, Private)
Set Your Preferences
Your preferences are the foundation of meaningful communication with partners.
For each activity, you can set:
Additional Options
- Direction - Some activities have two sides (giving vs receiving)
- Notes - Add personal context or conditions to any preference
- Visibility - Control who sees each preference (Public, Friends, Private, Specific People)
Connect with Partners
- Generate an Invite Code from the Friends page
- Share it privately with someone you want to connect with
- Once connected, you can view each other's preferences and message
Core Principles
Consent is Ongoing
- Agreements here are starting points, not binding contracts
- Consent can be withdrawn at any time
- Always check in verbally before and during activities
Privacy First
- Your data is only visible to who you choose
- We never share with advertisers or third parties
- Use a pseudonym and be mindful of what you share
Honesty Matters
- Rate preferences honestly - compatibility requires truth
- Don't misrepresent your experience level
- Update your preferences if feelings change
Respect Boundaries
- Hard Limit = no, always
- Soft Limit = not now, maybe with discussion
- Never pressure someone to change their limits
Key Features
📊 Preference Comparison
When you connect with a partner, compare preferences to find:
Activities you both enjoy
One gives, one receives
Limits don't align - needs discussion
📋 Consent Sheets
Negotiate and document agreements for scenes or ongoing relationships.
- Add items from shared preferences or create custom ones
- Each person responds Yes, Negotiate, or No
- Discuss anything that isn't a clear "Yes" from both
- Finalize when you've reached agreement
Safety Tips
💻 Online Safety
- Don't share personally identifying information until you trust someone
- Be cautious about meeting in person
- Trust your instincts - if something feels wrong, it probably is
🤝 Meeting In Person
- Meet in public first
- Tell a trusted friend where you'll be
- Have your own transportation
- Establish a safe word or check-in system
🚩 Red Flags
- Pressure to skip negotiation
- Dismissing your boundaries
- Rushing to meet before you're comfortable
- Inconsistent stories or evasiveness
Glossary
A planned intimate encounter or roleplay session
A documented agreement between partners
A pre-agreed word that means "stop immediately"
Care and comfort provided after a scene
Discussion before a scene to establish boundaries
Pausing to verify everyone is still comfortable
Questions to Consider
As you set up your preferences, think about:
- What are your absolute limits? (Things you will never do)
- What would you need to feel safe trying something new?
- How do you prefer to give/receive feedback during activities?
- What does aftercare look like for you?
- Are there any triggers or past experiences partners should know about?
"This platform is a tool for communication. The real work of consent happens between you and your partners, in ongoing conversations built on trust and respect."