The issue of consensual sex is often only brought up when there is some sort of doubt about whether both people engaging in sex want it to happen.

However, consent is a topic that should be discussed whenever you're thinking about a possible sexual encounter. 

In this article from the Palo Alto Medical Foundation, they provide important information about consent. Learn what consent is, how to determine consent, when someone may be unable to give consent, and why talking to your partner is important. 

Click on the link below to read the full article. 

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