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Heightened Sexual Motivation May Enhance Recognition of Consent

A recent review examined the relationship between sexual motivation, consent, and sexual behavior.

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5 Key Takeaways

  • 1

    Heightened sexual motivation may improve detection of nonconsent.

  • 2

    It does not impair the ability to recognize or respect signals of consent.

  • 3

    Importance of both verbal and nonverbal cues in consent communication.

  • 4

    Statistics on responses to sexual refusal in hookup situations.

  • 5

    Findings on sexual decision-making and influences of increased sexual motivation.

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Heightened Sexual Motivation May Enhance Recognition of Consent

A recent review examined the relationship between sexual motivation, consent, and sexual behavior.

  • by Kathryn Wighton

  • September 4, 2024

  • 3 min

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