Giving “consent” means you say “yes” to something like getting a hug, because it’s the right choice for you. You were not pressured or forced to say “yes.” You really want to say “yes.”
When you want someone to give you hug, for example, the rule in our family is that you ask for permission. If the person says “no” then no hug. If they say “yes” then you get your hug.
When it comes to sex, everyone needs to give consent and say, “absolutely yes, this is something I want to do.” If your partner doesn’t want to do something sexual then you don’t do it. If you don’t want to do something sexual, don’t do it.
Sometimes people are too scared or too shy to say no. When asking for consent, you should always wait to hear a clear “yes.”
Excellent and entertaining video about consent found here.
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