Consent is the most essential component to physically intimate relationships. Whether it's a one night stand or your 20th anniversary, it's important to always ask for consent regardless of how long you've been in a relationship. Consent is rather simple:

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• It is always the responsibility of the initiating person to clearly and verbally ask for consent 

  • (​e.x: May I ___? Would you like to___? Are you interested in taking this further?) 

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• Consent must be given voluntarily and enthusiastically. Only "yes" means yes. 

  • If either party is under the influence or incapacitated, consent cannot be legally given

  • Consent cannot be given under coercion or force 

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• Continue to check in with your partner during sexual activity

  • (e.x: Is this ok? Does this feel good? How are you doing?) 

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• To begin engaging in activities that havent been agreed upon beforehand is a violation of consent

  • (e.x: Removing a condom during sex without your partner's knowledge)​

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• Consent may be revoked at any time for any reason. To continue sexual activity after consent has been revoked is sexual assault.

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• Anything other than ongoing and enthusiastic behavior indicating a clear "yes" means that activity should be stopped and reevaluated. Some signs include:

  • Expressions and/or noises of discomfort​

  • Lack of verbal feedback/silence

  • Stiffening, shaking, pulling or pushing away, tears

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In addition to our textual resources, we have also included videos that use real actors to simulate how to navigate consent.

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Consent (Comic)

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Consent: As Simple as a Cup of Tea (Video)

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What is Consent? (Video)

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How to Tell if Someone Wants to Have Sex With You (Videos)

• They're definitely into it

• I don't know if they're into it

• They're definitely not into it