Sex App Lets Users Request And Grant Sexual Consent Before Doing The Dirty

Imagine you’re on a date. Conversation is flowing, sparks are flying, everything’s going well, and you’re thinking of moving things back to your place. So what do you do?

Whip out your phone and text your date a friendly, legally binding contract that outlines your intent to engage in safe and consensual sex, of course. All they have to do is check a few boxes, and you two are good to go.

How sexy.

No, this isn’t an episode of Black Mirror. This is the future of dating.

A new app called LegalFling, created by Dutch company LegalThings, aims to ensure that obtaining explicit, legally binding consent is as easy as clicking a button.

LegalFling will allow users to request sexual consent from any of their contacts, through WhatsApp, text, or Facebook message. Along with a request for consent, the app sends along your personal sexual preferences “including your do’s and don’t’s,” so you can lay everything out on the table right up front.

Upon receiving the request, he or she who was propositioned will be able to see a photo of their potential partner, along with their list of preferences. Then, they will be able to grant their approval for them.

Built-in options include the use of a camera or video camera, condom, or explicit language, as well as an STD-free guarantee and willingness to participate in BDSM.