Uploaded December 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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What is consent? How do you give it and how do you know that someone else has given it?

We see a lot of questions on the forums about consent and healthy relationships, so we asked experts from Not On My Campus for their advice about staying safe, enjoying yourself at university and what support exists if you need it.

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0:00 Intro
0:53 What is consent?
1:23 How can someone give their consent?
1:51 How do you make sure that a partner has given their consent?
2:28 Tips for staying safe and looking out for your friends
3:20 What to do if you need support
4:52 What is Not On My Campus?

If you have a question or you’re worried about anything related to sex and relationships then head to our sexual health forum: thestudentroom.co.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=338

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