Understanding Consent and Miscommunication: The Complexities of Menstruation and Hierarchies in Relationships

Understanding Consent and Miscommunication: The Complexities of Menstruation and Hierarchies in Relationships

Considering the Reports on Masahiro Nakai and Nagisa Watanabe

Recently, there has been a flurry of opinions regarding the reports on Masahiro Nakai and Nagisa Watanabe. One opinion that particularly surprised me was the assertion that “if it’s menstruation, one should be able to decline.” Is it really that simple? I decided to contemplate this issue from a legal perspective.