#Obviously medical procedures or pregnancy can still be traumatic even with consent

[skepticalpigeon]

I've just had surgery, and I have to say, consent is literally the difference between torturous abuse and horrifying violation, and a good and positive thing.

Being forced into unnecessary surgery? Mutilation. Getting a surgery that you want to improve your quality of life? Great!

Being forced into have an organ harvested? Human rights violation. Giving an organ willingly? A generous and selfless act!

Being raped? Nightmarish. Having sex because you want to? Fun and intimate!

Being forced to carry a pregnancy you don't want? Actual body horror shit. Carrying a pregnancy because you're excited to have a baby? Great!

The exact same physical process can be either traumatic or amazing depending solely on whether or not the person in question gave full consent.