Someone touched me during Holi in a way that wasn't okay. I was seventeen. I didn't tell anyone because I didn't want to ruin the day. I've played Holi twice since then and both times I've left early and told everyone I was tired. I've never said the real reason out loud until now. — 24, Jaipur

Consent is not just about someone not saying no. It is about a clear, willing, comfortable yes. Why silence, hesitation, or going along with something do not count as consent, and why real intimacy begins with mutual clarity.