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Sexual consent – A simple explanation

الاستقلال المادي: كيف تستطيع النساء والفتيات تأسيس صندوق ادخار للتقاعد في أستراليا؟ Source: iStockphoto
Sexual consent is when people "freely and voluntarily agree" to engage in sexual activity, including kissing, touching, oral sex and penetrative sex, according to new legislation in NSW. Very similar legislations are in place or may soon introduced in other states. Dr Vijayasarathi Ramanathan, Lecturer in Sexual Health (Sexology) at the University of Sydney, explains the importance of sexual consent in relationships. Produced by RaySel. Sexual Health series – Part 6.
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