DRINKING AND CONSENT
Consent is active, enthusiastic, sober, verbal, & an ongoing YES. It is not the absence of a NO.
"How does drinking influence consent?"
Visit Navigating Consent When Drinking for more tips
Alcohol consumption makes sexual consent challenging in these ways:Impairs communicationPerception of consent can be misinterpretedIncreases likelihood of perpetrating or experiencing sexual assaultNavigating one's capacity to give consent
LANGUAGE TO USE
Check in with yourself
Am I enjoying this?
Am I comfortable?
Do I feel safe?
Are my boundaries being respected?
Check in with your partner(s):
How does this feel?
Are you comfortable?
What would you like me to do next?
Can I touch ___?
Can I give consent when drunk (or using other drugs)?
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Consent can be given when you are drunk, so long as you are not incapacitated.
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If you are incapacitated, you cannot give consent
Unsure how to navigate consent while drinking?
Check out this link for more information:
https://safeparty.ucdavis.edu/sex-and-drinking/consent-and-drinking