What are my boundaries? Paid Helpers | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

Is it okay to take off my paid helper's coat or sweater?

No, they need to take off their own clothes.

Is it okay to touch my paid helper's genitals (private parts - bum, penis, testicles vulva, breasts, etc.)?

No. You can never touch the private parts of your paid helper.

Can I have a crush on my paid helper?

You might have a crush on your paid helper! You can identify what you like about them and look for someone you can date that has the same qualities.

Can I take a photo of my paid helper?

If they give consent

Is it okay to have fun with my paid helper?

Yes! For most paid helpers, this is part of their job.

Is it okay to dance with my paid helper?

If you both want to.

Is it okay for me to tell lies about my paid helper? (For example, say we are dating when we are not.)

No. It is dishonest to lie about anyone.

Is it okay to make fun of my paid helper to make others laugh?

No. It is disrespectful to make people laugh at your paid helper. It would also be disrespectful if you paid helper made people laugh at you.

Is it okay to call my paid helper my boyfriend/girlfriend?

No. You cannot date paid helpers. It is against the law in many places.

Is it okay for a paid helper to touch my hair?

For certain paid helpers it is part of their job. Which ones would need to touch your hair?

Is it okay for my paid helper to touch my mouth?

Some paid helpers can touch your mouth as part of their job, like a dentist. Can you think of any paid helpers who would touch your mouth?

Is it okay to poke my paid helper?

No. Poking doesn't feel good. Tapping is better for getting someone's attention.

Is it okay for my paid helper to touch my genitals (private parts - bum, vulva, vagina, breasts, penis, testicles)?

A doctor can at certain types of appointments. No other paid helper should touch your genitals with their hands.

Is it okay to fist bump my paid helper?

Yes, if you both want to!

Is it okay to high five with my friends?

Yes, if you both want to!

Is it okay to kiss my paid helper on the lips?

No, that is a type of touch for romantic relationships and some families.

Is it okay to take my paid helper's glasses off their face?

No, they need to take their own glasses off their face.

Is it okay to tap my paid helper on the shoulder or arm?

Yes, if I need to get their attention.

Is it okay for my paid helper to give me a hug?

Sometimes! If we both want to. What are the different types of hugs?

Is it okay for my paid helper to hold my hand?

Sometimes this is part of a paid helper's job. When would I need to hold someone's hand?