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Sexual consent

First, let me remind you what is rape and sexual assault. Please read my previous articles about this and think about it. https://read.cash/@AngryKoala/sexual-assault-and-rape-cdb23fb1 **Consent** - Permission for something to happen or agreement to do something. **Sexual consent** is an agreement to participate in sexual activity. Before being sexual with someone, you need to know if they want to be sexual with you too. Consenting and **asking for consent** is all about setting your personal boundaries and respecting those of your partner — and checking in if things aren’t clear. Both people must agree to sex — every single time — for it to be consensual.

**Without consent, sexual activity** (including oral sex, genital touching, and vaginal or anal penetration) **is sexual assault or rape.** Consent is never implied by things like your past behavior, what you wear, or where you go. Sexual consent is always clearly communicated — there should be no question or mystery. **Silence is not consent**. And it’s not just important the first time you’re with someone. Couples who’ve had sex before or even ones who’ve been together for a long time also need to consent before sex — every time. There are laws about who can consent and who can’t. People who are drunk, high, or passed out can’t consent to sex. There are also laws to protect minors (people under the age of 18) from being pressured into sex with someone much older than them.

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