Dive into the transformative world of consent with renowned experts Betty Martin and Marcia Baczynski. For over 16 years, these pioneering educators have been collaborating and sharing their profound insights on consent, relationship dynamics, and personal empowerment. Originating from their shared experiences at Cuddle Party workshops, Betty and Marcia have each developed groundbreaking frameworks – Betty’s Wheel of Consent and Marcia’s Asking for What You Want – now further explored in their insightful books.
Marcia Baczynski, alongside Erica Scott, brings you Creating Consent Culture. This essential guide demystifies consent, clears up common misunderstandings, and offers a practical 3-hour workshop model designed for youth and teens. It’s a vital resource for fostering respectful communication and understanding boundaries in today’s world.
Betty Martin’s The Art of Receiving and Giving: the Wheel of Consent offers a revolutionary perspective on the dynamics of giving and receiving. This book invites you to redefine these interactions and discover the joy and empowerment in both. The Wheel of Consent has been praised as a crucial and forward-thinking model for navigating relationships and interactions with awareness and intention.
Together, these books provide a comprehensive exploration of consent, offering practical tools and profound insights for enriching your life and relationships. Betty and Marcia unlock new levels of understanding about consent, demonstrating its practical application and the positive transformations it can bring.
Meet the Authors
Dr. Betty Martin brings over 40 years of hands-on experience to her work. Initially a Chiropractor, Betty transitioned to become a Certified Surrogate Partner, Sacred Intimate, and Somatic Sex Educator. Her extensive background in somatic therapies and practices led to the development of her acclaimed framework, The Wheel of Consent®. Her expertise is deeply rooted in embodied experience and a commitment to empowering individuals through understanding consent.
Marcia Baczynski is an internationally recognized speaker, writer, coach, and expert in sexual communication, relationships, and consent. Her mission is to guide adults in overcoming shame and connecting with their authentic desires in romantic, sexual, and relational contexts, even when those desires diverge from conventional norms. Marcia’s work is characterized by its clarity, inclusivity, and focus on practical communication skills.
