Sexual consent is very important in sexual relationship .Consent leads us to responsible sexual behavior and not having consent leads us to deception in any relationship.

1. Consent is sexy!
The Indian Law has always had a love-hate relationship with consent, sexuality and gender. The
concepts of sex, consent and rape are very bizarrely put, and the laws are quite inhumane. In
the law, the term consent is applicable in some cases, and is exempted in others, which is unfair
on many grounds. Let us understand what consent really means.
Consent:
The dictionary definition of consent is “permission for something to happen or agreement to do
something.” This means that when a person voluntarily agrees to the proposal or desire of
another, it is considered that they have consented. It is applicable in law, research, medicine
and sexual relationships. The meaning of the term ‘consent‘ might differ according to the
situation and context. But in terms of sexual relationships, consent is a clear agreement to
someone’s proposal.
Let’s look at some concepts related to ‘Concept’:
 Sex is never pleasurable when it is one-sided:
The act of sex is one of the most pleasurable and high-energy one. It releases oxytocin and
endorphins which reduce pain and stress. Sex is a natural painkiller, and hence is one of the
most important activities for a healthy lifestyle. But it is ONLY pleasurable when it is both the
people in the act have consented to it. Otherwise it becomes a forceful act for one person,
which essentially means sexual abuse or rape. Hence it is extremely important to have both
consenting partners in a sexual relationship.
 Consent is a Must:
Consent is not just one of the requirements in the act of sex, it in fact is a MUST HAVE before
you proceed with the deed. It is also very important to obtain consent out of free-will. You
cannot coerce someone into giving their consent. Otherwise the term loses its value and it
essentially means that no consent has been given. Never take any action without obtaining
clear consent from the other person.

2.  Verbal consent is the only acceptable form of consent:
While it is important to obtain consent, it is also crucial that the consent is given in a verbal
form. A very enthusiastic YES clearly denotes consent, while silence or a hesitant yes may not
always mean the same. Hence it is a foremost requirement to ensure that consent is obtained
in a verbal manner. It clears all the air and ambiguity around the concept.
 NO ALWAYS means NO!
“Uski naa mein Haan hai”? Seriously? This is the most infuriating line and concept from
Bollywood which has been used since decades. We need to constantly tell ourselves that a NO
always means a NO! It does not mean ‘maybe’ or ‘yes’ in any way. When someone says no to a
particular act, it is your responsibility to back-off and leave them alone. Any form of
manipulation after a no would mean lying or coercion, and would lead to sexual
abuse/harassment or even rape. So it is paramount to understand that “Uski Naa mein NAA hi
hai”!
Sex is a beautiful and a satisfying act, and every individual must experience it after a certain age
(legally correct age). But we must always remember that consent in the clearest and the most
direct form is extremely important, rather a necessity! The quicker we learn and understand
this, the better will our sex lives be, and the happier will we be! So go on, and have a happy,
consented and a healthy sex life! Because Consent is SEXY!