Consent

What is consent? It's as simple as tea.

Consent is:

• given by word ("yes") or action (mmm)
• clear (no mixed signals)
• knowing (I understand what's happening)
• freely given (voluntary, no coercion)
• ongoing (evident throughout)
• revocable at any time (I changed my mind)

Consent is not:

• silence, passivity, or inactivity (lack of resistance)
• assumed from past activity (we did it last week) or relationship (you're my girl/boyfriend)

Consent cannot be given by anyone who is:

• asleep
• too incapacitated to act freely and knowingly
• under age 18 (in Wisconsin)

Consent to outercourse (kissing, touching) is not consent to intercourse (oral, anal, or vaginal).  Ask again ("Do you want to ... ?")!