exclusivity, contraception, and sexual health may feel awkward—but it can make the experience safer and more respectful for everyone involved.
7. Consent Is Essential Every Time
Consent isn’t something that is automatically granted because two people are dating, married, or have had sex previously.
It needs to be voluntary and ongoing.
Either person can change their mind.
Consent also requires that someone is capable of making a genuine decision. A person who is unconscious or too impaired by alcohol or drugs to make an informed choice cannot provide meaningful consent.
Healthy intimacy requires respect for boundaries.
No one should be pressured, threatened, manipulated, or coerced into sexual activity.
8. Alcohol Can Complicate Decisions
Alcohol can lower inhibitions and impair judgment.
That can make it easier for people to forget contraception, fail to use protection correctly, or make decisions they wouldn’t normally make.
Alcohol also makes consent more complicated when someone
