Basics
Legal age of consent
16 years or older
Zaria and Violet have been dating for years. Zaria assumes Violet is always okay with physical affection because she's never complained. Does a Long‑term relationship remove the need to ask for consent?
No consent needs to be given all the time in any scenario.
Someone keeps asking you to do something after you’ve already said no. What’s happening?
Boundary is broken, Safety has been lost.
What four letter word ends all activity immediately?
STOP.
Is it best to use contraceptives? What are you at risk of if you dont?
Yes, because without you have a higher risk of unplanned pregnancy and STI's
If Zaria and violet have been actively partaking in a sexual activity- e.g. kissing. Is this enough consent to moving further in other sexual activities?
You always need to make sure there’s consent. Consent is an ongoing communication before and during the sexual experience.
Define personal boundary.
A limit that protects your comfort, safety, and wellbeing.
This concept emphasizes that consent is not one person’s responsibility but a shared, ongoing process.
Mutal consent.
Consent changes.
FALSE
How do you know if there is consent?
An enthusiastic YES!! It has to be clear and simple to understand, if there is a hesitation, there isn't consent.
If Zaria and Violet have been having intercourse, and violet opts out, is she allowed to opt out?
Yes, consent is to be made every time.
Someone asks for a photo you don’t want to send. What’s the right response?
A. Say no and block or report them.
B. Send it.
= A. Say no, block them and report if they continue to push.
Name 2 non-verbal signs that someone may not be comfortable.
Pulling away, avoiding eye contact, freezing up, looking upset.
Any of the above, unless approved by the host.
Its okay to have a sexual relationship with your boss.
FALSE
Why is consent important?
Ensures safety for everyone.
Violet keeps asking zaria to agree to something. Zaria eventually goes quiet and shrugs. Does this count as consent?
No silence and not talking is 100% not consent, consent needs to be enthusiastic and sure.
If you agree to one thing does that stand for other things later?
No- You need consent to determine what happens everytime.
In what country is consent legal at 13 years old?
Japan.
Silence means they are okay to continue
FALSE- silence is not a form of consent.
This must be involved in consent— meaning the person understands what they’re agreeing to and is able to make decisions.
Information, being able to understand and be informed helps you make the right decision.
If Zaria and violet are in a commited realationhip and zaria wants to go further with violet but violet does not want to. What should Zaria do in this situation?
Zaria shouldn't push violet, and ensure she is comfortable and safe, without bring it up until both of them are ready.
The most reliable way to know someone's boundary is to?
Ask, have a conversation.
What is the legal age for consent in California?
18 years old
If someone is physically pulling away or freezing up, that can indicate lack of consent even if they haven’t spoken.
TRUE