As a starting point, the RomanceBooks Glossary states "Dubcon/noncon - Sexual scenes that feature dubious or nonconsent" which implies they can be used interchangeably.

Jun 11, 2024 · “Dub-con” is a term used in the context of erotic literature, fan fiction, and discussions around sexual consent in fiction. It stands for “dubious consent.” Dub-con typically involves sexual …

Popova explains that the term “dubcon” (short for “dubious consent”) was coined by the fanfiction community to make visible the gray areas between rape and consent—for example, in situations …

Mar 29, 2012 · But who among the vanilla folks checks in about consent and limits between the after-dinner coffee and hitting the sheets? Truth is, dubious consent is more common than not.

Jul 30, 2017 · Dub-con is also used to indicate a relationship (or incident) that precludes the ability to give meaningful consent, such as student/teacher, prisoner/guard, patient/doctor, or child/adult.

Whether something between two (or more) persons happened "by mutual consent" is often the dividing line between an acceptable and an unacceptable act. However, human emotions and relationships …

Jul 23, 2025 · Dubcon, short for “dubious consent,” is a term used in books, primarily in the romance and erotica genres. It refers to situations where one character gives consent for a sexual act, but that …

Oct 26, 2021 · You argue that writers and readers use fanfiction to process the frequent dubiousness of consent in the real world. Why is fanfiction such a popular medium for that? I think there are a few...

I would use "mildly dubious consent" when sex is under negotiated or not fully explicit, but both characters end up having a good time. There are no ill intentions, but it is possible to criticise the …

May 3, 2025 · Clipping of dubious consent, modelled after noncon. dubcon (uncountable)