Got Consent?

1. Got Consent? UWG Health Education By: Hope Baldizon

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

3. 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or threats • ENTHUSIASTIC yes • NEVER assumed or implied • Process – must be given EVERY step of the way • Can be WITHDRAWN or changed at ANY POINT during sexual activity

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

5. Got Consent?

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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!”

9. 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.

10. 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?”

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14. Is Consent ALWAYS Spoken?

15. Is Consent Always Spoken? • Spoken consent is recommended for: • A new sexual relationship, or when you or your partner are new to sex • 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