{"id":132894,"date":"2024-03-29T21:50:35","date_gmt":"2024-03-29T21:50:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.society19.com\/uk\/?p=132894"},"modified":"2024-03-29T21:50:37","modified_gmt":"2024-03-29T21:50:37","slug":"the-consent-rules-you-need-to-know-about","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.society19.com\/uk\/the-consent-rules-you-need-to-know-about\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Consent? The Consent Rules You Need To Know About"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u2018Consent\u2019 is my favourite buzzword and it\u2019s being used a lot lately especially in the wake of the #TimesUp and #MeToo movements. Unsure quite what it means or just need a refresher? Read on for the consent rules you need to know the Consent Rules You Need To Know About.<\/p>\n<h2>So, what is consent<\/h2>\n<p>Consent is, when you break it down to its dictionary definition, \u2018 permission for something to happen or agreement to do\u00a0something\u2018. Most commonly it\u2019s used in both legally binding contracts and more and more in relation to sex. Consensual sex, pretty simply, is both (or all) partners giving permission for different sex acts to occur. \u2018Unconsentual sex\u2019 isn\u2019t a thing, in so far as sex without consent isn\u2019t sex- its rape.<\/p>\n<h2>Yes, yes yes!<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s important to remember that consent isn\u2019t the absence of a verbal no or pushing off. It\u2019s an enthusiastic yes yes yes! \u00a0There are so many reasons that people might not feel comfortable saying no it\u2019s important to be undoubtable that they want to have any kind of sexual contact with you.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ukinterns.society19.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/couple1.jpg\" class=\"mfp-image\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center\">\n<\/h6>\n<h2>What\u2019s sexier than hearing how much somebody wants to have sex with you!!!<\/h2>\n<p>Yes, consent is sexy! Undoubtably! But remember, its not just a fun add on like dirty talk- it\u2019s mandatory.<\/p>\n<h2>If drinking\/drugs are involved<\/h2>\n<p>the person legally cant consent, even if they say yes at a time, if they can\u2019t legally drive they can\u2019t legally have sex<\/p>\n<h2>Age<\/h2>\n<p>Age laws flucate by country, generally age 16 is the age of consent in the UK. This includes sending sexy pictures of yourself to your sweetheart if you are under 18- even if its your own body you can be convicted for child pornography. But double check the laws on age gaps, if you\u2019re over 18 there are rules about whether you can have sex with under 18\u2019s ( but above 16\u2019s) linking to our next point-<\/p>\n<h2>Authority<\/h2>\n<p>One of the issues with age differences is authority- a 47 year old socially has more social power than a 16 year old \u2013 this power imbalance can lead to unconsensual sex. Same goes for anyone in a powerful position regardless of age gaps, such as teachers, bosses, priests, celebrities. If someone holds authority over someone else they can\u2019t consent, whether they actually want to or not, the law is clear, in these situations it\u2019s far too easy to coerce or manipulate the Consent Rules You Need To Know About.<\/p>\n<h2>Consent can be retracted at any time.<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re midway through and then decide you\u2019re just not feeling it anymore, that\u2019s okay! You can take back initial consent and change your mind. Similarly just because you consent to one thing doesn\u2019t mean you consent to another.Just because you have had sex before doesn\u2019t mean you can assume- get consent every time the Consent Rules You Need To Know About.<\/p>\n<h2>So how do we practice good consent?<\/h2>\n<p>You don\u2019t need a signed contract, just make sure its established, check in with your partner.<\/p>\n<p>Ensure to check off the boxes before initiating anything, make sure they\u2019re of legal age, not intoxicated in anyway and you don\u2019t hold power\/authority over them. \u00a0Check in with your partner- the question doesn\u2019t need to be direct and sterile but it does have to be clear- \u2018do you like X\u2019 \u2018 can I X\u2019 \u2018 I really want to X would you like that\u2019 \u2018is this okay?\u2019. Watch for non verbal consent as well ( but when in any doubt- ask), look out for body language, reciprocation, positive affirmative noises, smiling.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ukinterns.society19.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/high-five1.jpg\" class=\"mfp-image\"><\/a> 653-06819728<br \/>\u00a9 Masterfile Royalty-Free<br \/>Model Release: Yes<br \/>Property Release: No<br \/>A girl lying in between two friends high-fiving above her at the beach\n<p>Most importantly make sure you keep your lines of communication open. Just because you checked in once when you started doesn\u2019t mean consent goes for all things or the whole time. Make sure, again, to just check in with your partner, avoid guilting, shame or intoxication and be respectful- you can\u2019t go wrong and you\u2019re going to have amazing sex because of it !\u00a0the Consent Rules You Need To Know About.<\/p>\n<h6>Featured image: weheartit<\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u2018Consent\u2019 is my favourite buzzword and it\u2019s being used a lot lately especially in the wake of the #TimesUp and #MeToo movements. Unsure quite what it means or just need a refresher? Read on for the consent rules you need to know the Consent Rules You Need To Know About. 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