Consent is defined as agreement. In a sexual context, consent is the voluntary agreement, affirmed and retractable at any time, that a person gives to his or her partner at the moment of engaging in sexual activity. Without it, nothing should be possible, as it is indispensable. The absence of verbal or non-verbal manifestations does not constitute sexual consent. To give consent in a sexual context, the law requires a person to be at least 16 years old (sexual majority).
A yes is a yes and the rest is no! Consent is at the heart of every social relationship, whether friendly or sexual, and can neither be declared on someone’s behalf, nor forced, nor assumed.
Sometimes it’s “hard” to say no…
What is consent, and how do we know it’s a consensual relationship?
Consent is the basis of any healthy, profitable relationship; if it’s not given by both parties involved, it’s a case of sexual violence. Clear and enthusiastic consent before and during a relationship, whether sexual or not, is necessary.