Thread by @AVONHMO

We're not done talking about consent!

Yesterday, we explored what it means. Today, we'll focus on what consent IS NOT because a lot of people keep looking for loopholes to excuse bad intentions.

Here we go (Please RT)...
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1. You do not have consent from another person if:

a.) The person is sleeping or unconscious
b.) You use threats or intimidation to coerce someone into having sexual relations.

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1b. You do not have consent from another person if:

c.) The person is incapacitated by drugs or alcohol
d.) You use a position of authority or trust, such as being someone's teacher, religious leader or employer.

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1c. You do not have consent from another person if:

e.) They change their mind — earlier consent doesn’t count as consent later

f.) You ignore their wishes or nonverbal cues to stop, like pushing away

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1d. You do not have consent from another person if:

g.) You have consent for one sexual act, but try to proceed to another sexual act the person has not agreed to

h.) You pressure someone to say yes

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2. Words and phrases that indicate consent include:

• Yes
• I’m sure
• I want to
• Don’t stop
• I still want to
• I want you to

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3. Words and phrases that indicate you DO NOT have consent:

• No
• Stop
• I don’t want to
• I don’t know
• I’m not sure
• I don’t think so

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3b. Words and phrases that indicate you DO NOT have consent:

• I want to, but…
• This makes me uncomfortable
• I don’t want to do this anymore
• This feels wrong
• Maybe we should wait

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4. Sometimes, words will not be spoken but NO still means NO. There are non-verbal cues that indicate you do NOT have consent. These include:

• pushing away
• pulling away
• shaking their head as if to say no
• silence

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4b. Additional non-verbal cues that indicate you do NOT have consent include:

• not responding — just lying there motionless
• crying
• avoiding eye contact
• looking scared or sad
• reluctance/refusal to undress

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Finally,

Even if a person appears to be giving nonverbal cues that make it seem like they’re into it and want to have sex, make sure you get verbal consent before continuing. Be sure and don’t just assume.

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Anything else?

Well, if you’ve gone through our Consent 101 & 102 series, we’ve got nothing else to add.

Please RT & educate someone else so they won't say what will cause them to be dragged on the TL.

Or worse, end up in jail.
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