This is a great clip to help everyone understand that “No” is both a complete sentence and a nuanced form of communication. Bex explains that, especially for trans and socialized-female people, the word “no” can carry along with it real fear and discomfort. He also talks about strategies for making it easier for everyone – on both sides of the “no” – to feel good about it, and find alternate paths towards constructive interactions.

This video has been close-captioned for the hearing impaired.