Consent and Contraceptives (35 points)

Name: _Desdemona Christmas

This assignment has 2 parts. Completing both will deepen your understanding of sexual consent (Part A) and
contraceptives (Part B). Keep in mind, this assignment is not the platform for moral judgements on sexual
behaviors; it is an academic assignment.

Part A

Read the three following scenarios. After each one decide whether the sexual activity is consensual between
both partners. Briefly (in a few words) explain your answer. Refer to the attached What is Consent guidelines.

1. Ryo and Casey are dating. Casey is uncertain about whether they should have sex, but Ryo is persuasive
and finally obtains Caseys voluntary agreement. As they engage in sex, Casey says, Wait, stop, that
hurts. Ryo nonetheless continues for several more minutes, telling Casey the first time can feel that
way. Afterwards, Casey is upset. Ryo apologizes, but says they were past the point of interruption.

This is not consentual. Consent was withdrawn and the other party did not respect that. The other party
should also not be uncertain.

2. Jessie and Taylor have been flirting all semester, and agree to meet at a party. After dancing closely
together for a while, Taylor proposes going to one of their rooms and Jessie agrees. On the walk to
Jessies room, they send a few texts, letting Taylors friends know not to worry and asking Jessies
roommate to please sleep somewhere else. Once in the room, they begin touching. Each is interested in
hearing what the other wants, and each is paying attention to the others signals. They reach and sustain
clear agreement upon mutually desired sexual activities.

Textbook definition of consentual, though Jessies roommate seems far too understanding haha. There is
clear communication and enthusiastic consent.

3. Chris and Jordan are both drinking heavily at an off-campus event. Chris becomes extremely drunk and
Jordan offers to take Chris home. On the way, Chris has trouble walking and makes several wrong turns.
Once in Chriss room Jordan initiates sexual activity which Chris enjoys at first, but is tired and tries to
go to sleep. Chris doesnt resist Jordans sexual advances nor says, no or stop. Jordan continues and
eventually has sex with Chris.

This was not consentual. If someone is too drunk to find their way home or walk, they are incapable of
meeting the informed part of informed consent. Its a very important part.
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Part B

For this part of the assignment you get to pretend to be a womens health care provider! Below are 2 scenarios
where you are asked to provide contraceptive recommendations to your clients based on their health as well as
their unique personal situations. To the best of your ability, answer the 3 questions below each scenario. Short
answers are fine. Your textbook is a great resource (chapter 12).

1. Violet is 18 years old and has been in a monogamous relationship with her boyfriend, Jay, for just over 6
months. They are both responsible college students with part-time jobs. They have decided that they
want to have sex, but they dont know what type of contraception is best. Violet is in good health; she
doesnt use tobacco or any other drugs and neither does Jay. They both had clean STI tests and came to
your office together.

-Method recommended and why:

They shouldnt have to worry about STIs if they are both monogamous and have clean bills of health,
and are likely to have sex regularly. I would recommend an IUD or implant.

-Method NOT recommended and why:

Sterilization is a little permanent for someone so young, so Id not recommend that.

-Violet wants something else, what other method do you recommend?

Condoms are a good mainstay, though they can get expensive over time. A hormonal pill may also be a
good fit, if shes willing to take it every day.

2. Sheila is 23 years old and just discovered the most fantastic dating appTinder! ;) She enjoys right-
swiping and flirting with all the hot guys she is now texting with. She wants to meet a few of them in
person and isnt opposed to having sex with them if they are also interested. Sheila is basically healthy;
although she drinks quite a bit on the weekends and smokes hookah and pot on occasion. She is a recent
college graduate who works at her local coffee shop. Sheila is really forgetful, but knows she shouldn't
get pregnant right now.

-Method recommended and why:

Condoms! Protects from STIs, as she may not remember to ask the sexual history of every match. She
may also forget to take a pill, so definitely recommending condoms.

-Method NOT recommended and why:

Would not recommend the pill, as she may forget to take it. Would also not recommend sponges and
diaphragms as she may not remember to take them out.

-Sheila wants something else, what other method do you recommend?

Nothing will protect against an STI like a condom, but if she only wants to protect against pregnancy I
would recommend an IUD. Not going to forget to use that one!
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What is consent?

Consent means saying "yes." And meaning it. That might seem really simple and
straightforward, but in real life it's not always that easy. If there's any doubt, it's probably not
consensual. And when there's doubt, it's not okay to continue with sex.

Consent is...

Freely given no pressure, no manipulation, and no asking if it was ok to do

halfway through or after the fact.

Informed telling them about any STDs they should know about, being honest
about using condoms and birth control, and being honest about whether you're sexually active
with other people.

Something you can take back it's ok to stop or change your mind at any time.
Saying "yes" once doesn't mean saying "yes" forever, or "yes" to other sexual activities.

Enthusiastic being excited about it, not just letting it happen.

When people think about consent, "no means no" often comes to mind, but saying "yes" is
really important, too. A straight-up "yes!" means that no one has to guess or assume anything,
and you'll know they're really into it. Sexy!

https://www.plannedparenthood.org/teens/relationships/consent-and-rape