New Blood Entry — Consent Soap
Award: Graphite Pencil
21GRAMS / 2025
We often overlook the bathroom as a learning space, but for individuals with Down syndrome and Fragile X syndrome, routine and repetition make it ideal. Inspired by 21 Grams’ impactful storytelling and formulated with Cetaphil’s gentle care, Consent Soap uses color coding to teach body boundaries: Red for private areas, Orange for trusted help only, and Green for open to touch (with consent). By integrating these lessons into bath time, it fosters autonomy and body rights, empowering individuals while addressing the alarming rates of sexual assault in these communities.
