Consent and intimate relationships

Consent is when one person agrees or gives permission to another person to do something. It means agreeing to an action based on your knowledge of what that action involves; risks and having the option of saying no.

When it comes to sex or any sexual contact, consent is really important communication skill. Non-consensual sexual activity, such as peneration is against the law . The punishments for sexual assault are severe. Not only is it a crime, but the emotional consequences of rape and sexual assault can last a lifetime. There are many legal issues around sex and consent. The legal age of consent in Fiji is 16 years old.