It doesn&#x27;t have to be verbal! I&#x27;d consider a big grin while pulling your partner into position to be a perfectly lovely form of affirmative consent, just for instance. (That&#x27;s why it&#x27;s not called &quot;verbal consent&quot;, eh?)<p>&quot;Affirmative consent is a knowing, voluntary, and mutual decision among all participants to engage in sexual activity.  Consent can be given by words or actions, as long as those words or actions create clear permission regarding willingness to engage in the sexual activity. Silence or lack of resistance, in and of itself, does not demonstrate consent. The definition of consent does not vary based upon a participant&#x27;s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.&quot;
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