When you get down to it, there is really one basic rule for sex – consent. Sex can only be between people who agree to having sex!
Whatever you do, it must be with the other person’s consent, whether it is touching, kissing or fucking. Anything without consent, or using undue pressure, is going to be sexual assault, and severe criminal charges apply.
We can’t stress this enough! Anyone can change their minds — even well into fucking — whether they are long-term partners or just a one-night stand. Everyone, particularly males, must be alert to any verbal or non-verbal language that suggests a partner no longer feels comfortable with having sex.
How do you know if you’ve got consent? You need to watch the other person’s body language. If there is any doubt, simply ask. Sometimes a person will be too out of it on drugs or alcohol to know what they are really doing. Play it safe and don’t have sex with them. That one orgasm could land you in prison for years.
Stay safe – if you are drunk or high, have someone you trust look out for you. Trust your instincts if you have a bad feeling about someone, and get out of there. Be assertive about what you want sexually, it’s your body!
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