Consent: The Art of Asking

Well-being and YU

Sex and Sexual Activity are parts of many university students; to ensure you and your partner(s) are getting the best out of your experiences, you must first understand the art of asking for consent.

Everything that consent is and is not, will be discovered in this episode. For example, consent is an ongoing process of understanding, communications and connections, with the persons you are engaging with. Consent is not a solid “checkmark” of approval that is achieved when hearing the word “yes.”

With the help of Jessica Thyriar, a Training and Education Specialist from the Centre of Sexual Violence response, Support and Education, our host Susu B. cleared many misconceptions about consent and understood the true meaning of the art of asking.

Resources:

• The Centre for Sexual Violence Response Support and Education (301 York Lanes) https://students.yorku.ca/the-centre
• Online Training Modules at The Centre at York- https://students.yorku.ca/the-centre/training/online
• AIDS & Sexual Health InfoLine and eChat (Created by Toronto Public Health, free and confidential help from a counsellor that will provide the information needed about sexual health)
• Blue Door Clinic - (The Blue Door Clinic provides short-term primary care to people living with HIV in the GTA who have temporary immigration status with the goal of referring them to ongoing affordable care.)
• City of Toronto- Sexual Health Clinics (A listing of sexual health clinics across Toronto. You do not need a referral or OHIP coverage to visit a clinic.)
• Sex & U (SexandU.ca takes a real-life approach to the questions and issues around sex and sexuality that matter most to Canadians.)
• Sexual Assault Survivor’s Support Line & Leadership - SASSL (B 449, Student Centre (4th floor, around the corner from the elevator)