by Windy Borman | May 11, 2023 | Consent-Forward Creativity, Intimacy Professionals, LinkedIn Posts, Windy Borman Blog
Before I describe a Boundaries Check-In, let’s first define what personal boundaries are. Personal boundaries are guidelines, rules or limits that a person creates to identify reasonable, safe, and permissible ways for other people to behave towards them and how...
by Windy Borman | May 3, 2023 | Consent-Forward Creativity, Intimacy Professionals, Windy Borman Blog
Intimacy work is constantly evolving, and sometimes it requires updating definitions. The acronym FRIES was created by Planned Parenthood as a definition for actual sexual encounters, not for crafted and simulated performances of romance and intimacy. It stands for:...
by Windy Borman | Apr 27, 2023 | Consent-Forward Creativity, Intimacy Professionals, LinkedIn Posts, Windy Borman Blog
I recently moderated a panel with three Intimacy Coordinators for OMPA and Women in Film Portland. Below are the top 3 myths we debunked for everyone about boundaries and consent on film productions. These facts also apply to all creative productions, including...
by Windy Borman | Apr 4, 2022 | Consent-Forward Creativity, DVA Productions Blog, LinkedIn Posts, Media Productions Blog
Key Take-Aways: The saying “The Show Must Go” prioritizes capitalism over safety. Instead I propose we Move at the Speed of Safety. Live performers for television, theater, music, dance, etc. are put into dangerous situations if they cannot stop the performance due to...
by Windy Borman | Mar 7, 2022 | Consent-Forward Creativity, DVA Productions Blog, Intimacy Professionals, LinkedIn Posts, Media Productions Blog
“Power can be defined as the degree of control over material, human, intellectual and financial resources exercised by different sections of society. The control of these resources becomes a source of individual and social power.” – Dynamics of Power, Inclusion, and...
by Windy Borman | Jan 28, 2022 | Consent-Forward Creativity, DVA Productions Blog, Intimacy Professionals, LinkedIn Posts, Media Productions Blog
Key Take-Aways: Consent occurs when one person voluntarily agrees to the proposal or desires of another. The acronym F.R.I.E.S. is a helpful way to remember the elements of consent. Personal boundaries are guidelines, rules or limits that a person creates to identify...
