BS, Consent, And You

Bambi Sleep invites us into deep, intimate states of play where trust and vulnerability are central. Because of this intensity, consent must be more than a formality—it must be intentional, ongoing, and fully informed. It's important that you're not coming into the space to be controlled (although that can be a goal,) but to allow yourself to explore yourself in a sexually liberating fashion, while respecting autonomy, desires and limits of everyone involved. Understanding how consent works within BS empowers you to explore safely, ethically, and with genuine connection.

1. Consent is REVOCABLE NO. IS. A. COMPLETE. STATEMENT. I cannot express this enough. While Bambi is generally a good girl who does as she's told, she's still a human being with her own thoughts, wants and needs...and more than likely, she'll come up against something that doesn't make her comfortable to obey. It is very important to respect the word 'no', because 'no' is not an inherently negative statement; it is both an acknowledgement of your request and a boundary set by your Bambi to keep herself safe. The same applies to dominants. If a dominant feels uncomfortable, they also have the right to withdraw their consent at any time. Simply put: Consent is like a light switch - it can be turned off whenever you want. Q: Can consent be broken AFTER hypnosis? A: Simple and complex answers are both YES. 2. Consent while under hypnosis is HEAVILY IMPAIRED This one is a little complicated in nature, so this part will be split into two parts. Q: Is consent vaild if given while a person is under hypnosis? A: Because hypnosis alters a person state of awareness, they are highly suggestible and may be unable to fully comprehend/exercise independent and informed decision-making. Consent requires clear cognition and the unimpeded ability to assess risks and outcomes; consent given under hypnotic trance may not meet ethical or legal standards. In short: ;Consent under hypnotic trance is not valid. Q: Why does hypnosis affect a person's ability to consent? A: Hypnosis does two things: 1) heighten suggestibility and 2) suppresses the subject's critical thinking skills. Their judgment is clouded in this state; conscious free will is either quite difficult or impossible to exercise. 3. Pre-Talk, Mid-Session Check-ins and Aftercare (insert text here)