Grade 9 Health after midterms

Age of Consent

An age at which a person is considered capable of consenting to sexual activity.

Invalid Consent (Authority)

Consent is not valid if the other person is in a position of authority. Examples include Coach, Employer, Teacher

Invalid Consent (Exploitation)

Consent cannot be given if sexual activity is exploitative. Examples include Prostitution, Pornography, and trading sex for safety

Methods of Giving Consent

Consent can be delivered in two ways: - Verbally - Non-verbally

Verbal Cues of Consent

Common verbal indicators of consent include: - "Do you want to have sex?" - "I'd like to…" - "Would you please…" - "Don't stop."

Non-Verbal Cues of Consent

Physical non-verbal indicators of consent include. A head nod, A thumbs up, pulling someone closer, initiating sexual activity

Verbal Cues of Non-Consent

Clear verbal indicators of non-consent include reaching phrases like No, Stop

Non-Verbal Cues of Non-Consent

Avoiding touch - Pushing away - Staying silent or still

Consent

A voluntary agreement by two parties to engage in sexual activities.

Voluntary

Consent must be given freely and without being forceful.

Ongoing conversation

Consent involves continuous dialogue between parties regarding their agreement.

Assumed Consent

Consent cannot be inferred from silence, previous sexual history, dress, or flirtation.

Awareness of Risks

Consent can only be given if a person understands the potential risks of engaging in sexual activity.

Age of Consent (Canada)

The legal age at which a person is considered capable of consenting to sexual activity.

Basic Age of Consent in Canada

16 years old.

12- and 13-year-olds Consent Limitations

Can consent if their partner is LESS than five years older.

14- and 15-year-olds Consent Limitations

Can consent if their partner is LESS than two years older.

Age of Consent for 11 year olds

Cannot give consent for sexual activity EVER!