Consenting to sexual activity means saying, or nonverbally communicating, “yes!” Consent should be given enthusiastically, freely, and affirmatively. Any unsureness, hesitation, or resistance is not consent. Anything less than “yes” means “no.”
Consent cannot be assumed, obtained through force or coercion, or be granted under the mind-altering influence of drugs or alcohol. Similarly, when it comes to anyone under the age of 13, consent cannot be given at all. No one under 18 can give consent to caretakers (like parents, teachers, or babysitters), and individuals between 14-15 can only legally consent to sex with non-caretakers within 4 years of their age.
Actions that exceed the boundaries of consent like “stealthing” (secretly removing a condom during sex) violate consent, and may be prosecuted or taken to civil court. Consent can be revoked at any time.