Consent

• Is affirmative and a freely given agreement to sexual activity.
• Lack of consent to sex is rape.  
• Consent can be withdrawn at any moment, no matter the history between the partners or past sexual activity.  
• Agreeing to or giving in to sex because of fear, threats, or coercion is not consent.  
• Silence or failure to actively decline advance does not equal consent. 
• Yes means Yes 
• Relying on body language can be vague. Clear and direct communication is key.
• An incapacitated person cannot give valid consent.

Remember, healthy sexual experiences require full, ongoing, enthusiastic consent. Better communication in sexual situations make relationships safer and healthier. Substances can affect people’s ability to decide whether they want to be sexual with someone. If a person is 'really out of it' and can’t give consent, wait until you both are ready to enthusiastically say yes.