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“Enthusiastic consent can look like this: Asking permission before you change the type or degree of sexual activity with phrases like “Is this OK?” Confirming that there is reciprocal interest before initiating any physical touch. Letting your partner know that you can stop at any time. Periodically checking in with your partner, such as asking “Is this still okay?” Providing positive feedback when you’re comfortable with an activity. Explicitly agreeing to certain activities, either by saying “yes” or another affirmative statement, like “I’m open to trying.” Using physical cues to let the other person know you’re comfortable taking things to the next level (see note below). Note: Physiological responses like an erection, lubrication, arousal, or orgasm are involuntary, meaning your body might react one way even when you are not consenting to the activity. Sometimes perpetrators will use the fact that these physiological responses occur to maintain secrecy or minimize a survivor's experience by using phrases such as, "You know you liked it." In no way does a physiological response mean that you consented to what happened. If you have been sexually abused or assaulted, it is not your fault. Consent does NOT look like this: Refusing to acknowledge “no” A partner who is disengaged, nonresponsive, or visibly upset Assuming that wearing certain clothes, flirting, or kissing is an invitation for anything more Someone being under the legal age of consent, as defined by the state Someone being incapacitated because of drugs or alcohol Pressuring someone into sexual activity by using fear or intimidation Assuming you have permission to engage in a sexual act because you’ve done it in the past.” -RAINN’s website --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antonio-myers4/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antonio-myers4/support