The definition is straightforward. Putting it into practice might not be though. I remember a skit where a couple brought lawyers into the bedroom so they can write everything up before they begin.
True about putting it into practice, and I don't disagree that there could be some humor found in the idea taken to ridiculous ends. But there's no humor in being forced and/or coerced into sex against one's will, and it's only in recent years that the idea has gotten traction that guys don't get to push ahead unless the desire to go there is mutual. And I wonder why that's such a difficult concept for some men to understand? There are a lot of good men out there who wouldn't dream of forcing themselves on a woman but the fact remains there are plenty who don't have a problem with it, who take what they want because they feel entitled to what they want. It's certainly a good thing that this is a discussion to have these days.
Having said that, I also know that depending on the program and the teacher, that they can cross a line. I was careful with my boys in that regard, I went in and reviewed the material beforehand and opted them out of a couple classes that I thought weren't age-appropriate for
them. I emphasize the word them, because I knew them and knew what they were ready for. But for students who are already sexually active at the junior high and high school level, this information could actually help keep them from being held legally liable. Ideally, they wouldn't be sexually active, but the reality is that some of them are and they should learn early how important it is for them to both give consent and ask for consent.
Does that mean stopping every 10 minutes? I don't think so. But communicating to each other that they both want to move through each part of the act of making love, why is that a bad thing?
