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What is Consent?
Consensual sexual activity happens when each partner willingly chooses to participate in previously approved sexual activities. Open communication about expectations and desires is a critical factor in obtaining consent.
Consent is:
- Verbal and Clear. Your sexual partner must be given every opportunity to communicate his/her wishes. Discuss needs, expectations, and desires before and during any situation. Anything other than an enthusiastic yes means no, always ask first.
- Sober and unimpaired. Consent can only be given by a person who has control of his or her mental capacities, is not drunk or high, and is legally in position to give consent.
- Consistent. Even if someone has given consent to be sexually involved with another, that person has the right to withdraw consent at ANY time. Check in with your partner regularly to see if their situation has changed.
- Unforced and non-threatened. Use of force, intimidation, or coercion is denial of a person's right to freely give his/her consent. Share the power and control of the situation by communicating openly about your expectations and desires in the moment.