#Consent for Everyone!

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“Safer Sex Conversations” is a sexual health campaign I’m running for my university “Science Communication” module. Let me know what you think! <3

this is important

the best part about this scene (in the comics at least, i don’t know if it was in the movies) is that scott isn’t sure about having sex, and ramona actually picks up on that and decides not to go further to save him from having to tell her so. it’s important to realize when your partner isn’t 100% on board and act accordingly.

Why doesn’t this have a million notes?!

i love how the “did you drug them” has a little pit stop at “you’re evil”

As well it should.

rape flowchart to a million 2k15

Try to think about sexting the same way you think about actual sex: there are consequences and responsibilities when you start doing either one. Sexting is a normal part of sexual behavior, and just like other sexual behaviors, trust and good communication will keep you and your partner safer and happier. Make sure you know the laws around what you’re doing, make sure to know your own boundaries and respect those of your partner.

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In 2015, we’d like to see a lot more of our users who are being sexual with others doing so less passively, and if and when they feel passive, taking stock of that to be sure sex — or sex with a given person, or a certain kind of sex — is really what they want. Usually, when we really, really want to be sexual, we’re active in it, not passive.

it ok to not be ready

Please spread this shit like wildfire. People go on and sit through the whole experience and they’re uncomfortable because they just want to please their partner and they don’t tell them that they want to stop because they are not ready. It’s okay not to be ready. 

notice here that consent is revoked without ever saying no and consent goes so far beyond yes/no!!!!!!

<3 Which is why checking in with your partner(s) during is so important <3

this is important

the best part about this scene (in the comics at least, i don’t know if it was in the movies) is that scott isn’t sure about having sex, and ramona actually picks up on that and decides not to go further to save him from having to tell her so. it’s important to realize when your partner isn’t 100% on board and act accordingly.

Image from “Victims2Survivors UK” facebook group

California has signed in an affirmative consent law! This is awesome news. Read more about it here! 

Save this to your phones or computer and post it on other websites like twitter too!

Why would you NOT reblog this?

Silence is not consent.

A lot of people like to explain consent in sexual encounters as “No means no.” This is true, but doesn’t capture as many crucial parts of happy fun sex and experiences as “Yes means yes!” Consent should always be informed and enthusiastic, never coerced, and you and your partner should be looking for consent continuously. Stay safe, stay happy, and have fun!