Asia’s First Consent Cafe is Now Open!

The Consent Cafe is now open to host discussions on consent, relationship, and growing up. Ensconced in the idyllic Kisama Heritage Village in Nagaland, the cafe is part of Durex's The Birds and Bees Talk program.

The cafe has a dome, rightly called Consent Dome. Donned with pulsating lights, it celebrates tribal bonds and human connection symbolizing harmony and mutual respect. Other states will get their own Consent Cafe as TBBT plans to expand this concept. The expansion plan also includes curated merchandise and magazines aligned with TBBT's Growing Up Life Skills Curriculum.

The cafe has an Insta Max Camera setup as well. People create unforgettable moments at the 360° photo booth.

Thavaseelan K (IAS) (left), Principal Director, School Education & CEO, State Health Authority, and Anoop Khinchi (IAS), Commissioner & Secretary, Health & Family Welfare, Government of Nagaland, were present at the inaugural ceremony of the cafe.

Ravi Bhatnagar, Director of External Affairs & Partnerships, Reckitt South Asia, said, "Durex TBBT's partnership with the Hornbill Festival underscores our commitment to promoting consent and progressive values. Initiatives like Consent Cafe and Music Carnival show how culture can drive meaningful change, empowering the next generation."

The TBBT Consent Cafe aims to create an immersive space through light, music and art, leading people to explore the importance of consent in building healthy relationships.

Through activities like open mics, poetry, art contests and storytelling, the cafe creates awareness about consent and celebrates human connection.