Got Consent? UWG Health Education By: Hope Baldizon

Why is Consent Important? SEXUAL activity is NOT SEXUAL activity without CONSENT! Consent is not only SEXY… It’s the LAW!!

Consent? Voluntary, sober, MUTUAL, honest, & VERBAL AGREEMENT FREELY GIVEN – not coerced/forced & does not involve pressure, intimidation, or threats ENTHUSIASTIC yes NEVER assumed or implied Process – must be given EVERY step of the way Can be WITHDRAWN or changed at ANY POINT during sexual activity

NOT Consent? SILENCE or NOT responding Lack of physical resistance CANNOT be given by someone who is: o INTOXICATED by ALCOHOL/DRUGS (voluntarily or not) o Asleep, unconscious/unaware, or has an inability or diminished capacity to consent Sexual arousal alone Appearance or clothes Confusing or UNCLEAR communication o “Wanna go back to my place?” (ONLY to go to your place) Underage person

Got Consent?

Rose & Miguel have been going out for several months, but they have not had sexual intercourse. Tonight, the touching has gone further to touching the genital areas. Rose & Miguel have decided to take their relationship to the “next” level, & they begin to engage in oral sex. Both parties are actively enjoying this activity (oral sex). Miguel then places Rose on her back & proceeds to intercourse. Rose remains passive & becomes silent.

Got Consent? Kim & Jake are dating. They are “hooking up” in Jake’s room one afternoon, & Kim feels like things are going too fast. Jake tells Kim, “I thought you really liked me & this could be a special time.” Kim really likes Jake, but doesn’t want to move too quickly. Jake says to Kim, “We’ve been going out for a while, & I’ve been waiting a long time.” He then says, “Come on, Kim, it will be special.” After some persuasion, Kim finally gives in to his requests & the two have sexual intercourse.

Got Consent? Rachel & Michael have talked about having sex before & want to wait until both are fully ready. Although Rachel & Michael have not had sex, the two have agreed that Michael will start carrying condoms with him just in case. One day, the two are in Michael’s room & start making out. Soon, one thing leads to another. Both Rachel & Michael have their shirts off when Michael asks if he should get his condoms. Rachel shakes her head ‘yes’ enthusiastically & says, “Yes, hurry back!”

Got Consent? John & Kate have been drinking at a party, & Kate invites John to come to her house afterward. When the two get to Kate’s house, they have several more drinks and talk. They hold hands & begin to kiss. Then, they proceed to take off their clothes. Kate slurs her speech & stumbles getting onto the bed. John helps her onto the bed & proceeds to intercourse. John notices that Kate seems tired & out of it, so he hurries & finishes so that they can go to sleep.

Got Consent? Jessie & Vic have been flirting all semester, & agree to meet at a party. After dancing for a while, Vic proposes to go to one of their rooms & Jessie agrees. Once in the room, they begin touching. Each is interested in hearing what the other wants, & each pays attention to the other’s signals. At one point, Vic is not sure if Jessie is enjoying a specific sexual act, so Vic asks, “How does that feel?” Jessie responds by saying, “That is really turning me on. Can I do it to you next?”

Got Consent?

Is Consent ALWAYS Spoken?

Is Consent Always Spoken? Spoken consent is recommended for: o A new sexual relationship, or when you or your partner are new to sex o Those who’ve been sexually assaulted or abused Communicate with partner Be sensitive & pay attention to small signals Never pressure or force Accept that sometimes consent changes