What is Consent?

Consent is giving permission. It is saying yes, freely. Consent is not saying no or maybe. Consent is a choice. Everyone is entitled to giving consent, always. Consent should be mutual, voluntary, and wanted. It must be talked about and agreed on. Consent is not forced, implied or assumed, even if you're in a relationship.

If you do not ask for consent, you are at risk of hurting and disrespecting someone else, as well as yourself.

"NO" means "NO"!

• "No" means it's time to stop.


• It doesn't mean slow down.


• It doesn't mean "keep trying until I give in."


• It doesn't mean "Yes. but I don't want to give in too easily."


• "You're not my type" means "No."


• "Please stop" means "No."
  
• "Don't touch me" means "No."


• "I'm not sure if I'm ready" means "No."


• "I don't know if I want to" means "No."


• "I think I've had too much to drink" means "No."


• "I'm scared" means "No."


• "Not now" means "No."

"No" means "No" and everyone should respect this.

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