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Relationship Duration and Consent

The tendency for consent to be assumed more as relationships lengthen, and the potential for internal consent feelings to diminish over time.

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Feb 5, 2026

What does research say about cultural differences in consent and sexual negotiation around oral sex?

Research finds that consent around is shaped by behavior-specific norms, gendered negotiations, and cultural scripts: people report different internal willingness and external communication depending ...

Jan 16, 2026

How do partner preferences and consent discussions shape what's commonly preferred by men?

Partner preferences and explicit consent conversations actively shape what men report preferring by steering behavior, expectations, and perceived permissibility in sexual encounters; when partners co...