WHEN IS CONSENT NECESSARY?
Two thirds of Americans say verbal consent is required before having sex, but 22 percent say consent can be nonverbal
67
22
6
%
%
%
HAVING SEX
57
32
7
%
%
%
INTIMATE TOUCHING
33
49
12
%
%
%
KISSING
17
46
30
%
%
%
ARM AROUND SOMEONE
16
43
35
%
%
%
HOLDING HANDS
Action requires verbal consent
Action requires nonverbal consent
Action does not require consent
SOURCE: 2018 AMERICAN FAMILY SURVEY