consensual sex
Agreed-upon intercourse
Consensual sex is sexual activity where all participants freely agree to what's happening.
The term emphasizes mutual willingness, distinguishing it from coerced or forced encounters: The law requires consensual sex between adults.
The phrase gained prominence alongside discussions of consent in sexual assault cases and relationship education.
- boundariesLines marking separation
- safe wordPredetermined halt phrase
- active participationEngaged contribution to something
- nonverbal cuesUnspoken communication signals
- trustConfidence in another
informed consent · mutual agreement · respect · legal rights · negotiation · age of consent · communication · open dialogue · checking in · enthusiastic · gender equality · ongoing · empathy · sober · emotional safety · revocable · STI prevention · contraception
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sexual assault · sexual violence · molestation · sexual abuse · date rape
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sexual slavery · sexual exploitation · sex trafficking · forced prostitution · incest