A,B,C of consent
Consent is interchangeably called getting approval. Approval is required not only in contracts and formal work but also in personal relationships.
Touching, trying to get close, kissing, hugging, having sex or any actions, without consent is not only cruel but also a punishable offense.
How is consent sought and what is its nature? Today let’s look at consent, shall we?
A) Consent should be specific. It should be clear for what it has been given and for what it hasn’t. (Specific)
If you agreed to one thing does not mean you agreed to everything. Consent given for kissing does not mean consent to be photographed while kissing or more!
B) Should have been given freely! (Freely given)
Consent must be given freely. Consent given under pressure, emotional blackmail or while drunk or disoriented is not consent.
Silence is not consent!
C) Changed your mind after giving consent? Allowed!
Anyone has the right to reverse their decision at any time – even after undressing, even if they have had sex before.
You should respect your partner’s choice.
D) Consent can only be given when you have full information.
Consent can only be given if the person who asks has given you all the information. For example, if you gave consent because the person promised to use a condom but actually didn’t, then it is not consent.
E) Consent should be given with enthusiasm (i.e. without hesitation).
Consent is consent only when given happily and without any hesitation.
When it comes to getting close to the person you like, having physical contact, it’s not about doing what they feel like doing, but doing what you feel like doing. If you talk openly and happily with your friend, the relationship will always be happy!
