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Can Choking During Sex Ever Be Truly Consensual?

By jbws_staff | January 14, 2026

Choking your partner during sex, also called sexual choking, is becoming increasingly common, particularly among teenagers and young adults. But is it possible to consent to choking? Can you consent to something that could kill you with the same force it takes to open a can of soda? “The body doesn’t know the difference between […]

What is Healthy Fighting? How to Disagree With Respect

By jbws_staff | October 14, 2025

The term healthy fighting might send oxymoronic but that doesn’t mean it’s untrue. It is possible to fight with your partner in a healthy way and to disagree with respect. “In some ways, it is healthy to have disagreements”, says Mary Jane McCarthy, the Professional Training Manager at JBWS, “But what the disagreement looks like […]

Safety Planning for Domestic Violence

By jbws_staff | September 19, 2025

If you are in an abusive relationship, whether or not you are planning to leave that relationship, it is always a good idea to focus on safety planning for domestic violence. It can help keep you, your children, and loved ones safer. *Please note that every person’s circumstance is different. This safety plan is comprised […]