Arizona Sexual Assault Network
501 (C) 3 nonprofit operating in partnership with the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Violence Against Women.
1611 E. Warner Rd. Suite 4 Tempe, AZ 85284
Phone: 602-299-1251
501 (C) 3 nonprofit operating in partnership with the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Violence Against Women.
1611 E. Warner Rd. Suite 4 Tempe, AZ 85284
Phone: 602-299-1251
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Kissing does not need to lead to sex That is why it is important to communicate what you are feeling and respect how your partner feels. Every time you engage in intimate/sexual activity is it important to know the person you are with is comfortable with what is happening. Here are some body language cues that will let you know if the person you are with is not comfortable with what is happening:
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Turning away from you and hiding their face
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Stiffening muscles
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Holding their arms tightly around their bodies
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Not making eye contact
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Not responding to your touch
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Pushing you away
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Some things to say that mean it is time to slow done are:
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I do not want to do anything more than kiss and be close
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Can we stay like this for a while?
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Can we slow down?
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Everyone has the right to say ‘no’ Everyone has the right to change their mind regardless of past experiences with others or who they are currently with. If you want to stop, below are some things to say to let your partner know you are refusing to give consent:
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NO
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I want to stop
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If the person isn’t listening to you, tell them you need to go to the bathroom and leave or pretend like you are going to vomit.
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Drugs & alcohol inhibit giving consent They impair a person’s ability to make decisions whether they want to engage in sexual contact with someone else. If a person is highly intoxicated, then they can not give consent no matter how they may seem to be ‘coming on’ to you. Having sex with someone who is seriously impaired because of drugs or alcohol is sexual assault because that person may not understand what they are doing.
For more information please call: Arizona Voice for Crime Victims at 480-600-2661
References: Consent and Sex, Reach Out Australia
References: Consent and Sex, Reach Out Australia
