Sexual Consent Scale, Revised (SCS-R)

I feel that sexual consent should always be obtained before the start of any sexual activity.

I think it is equally important to obtain sexual consent in all relationships regardless of whether or not they have had sex before.

I believe that asking for sexual consent is in my best interest because it reduces any misinterpretations that might arise.

I feel that verbally asking for sexual consent should occur before proceeding with any sexual activity.

When initiating sexual activity, I believe that one should always assume they do not have sexual consent.

I believe that it is just as necessary to obtain consent for genital fondling as it is for sexual intercourse.

I think that consent should be asked before any kind of sexual behavior, including kissing or petting.

I feel it is the responsibility of both partners to make sure sexual consent is established before sexual activity begins.

Before making sexual advances, I think that one should assume ‘no’ until there is clear indication to proceed.

I would have difficulty asking for consent because it would spoil the mood.

I am worried that my partner might think I’m weird or strange if I asked for sexual consent before starting any sexual activity.

I think that verbally asking for sexual consent is awkward.

I would worry that, if other people knew I asked for sexual consent before starting sexual activity, they would think I was weird or strange.

I would have difficulty asking for consent because it doesn’t really fit with how I like to engage in sexual activity.

I believe that verbally asking for sexual consent reduces the pleasure of the encounter.

I would have a hard time verbalizing my consent in a sexual encounter because I am too shy.

I feel confident that I could ask for consent from a new sexual partner.

I would not want to ask a partner for consent because it would remind me that I’m sexually active.

I believe that the need for asking for sexual consent decreases as the length of an intimate relationship increases.

I think that obtaining sexual consent is more necessary in a casual sexual encounter than in a committed relationship.

I think that obtaining sexual consent is more necessary in a new relationship than in a committed relationship.

If a couple has a long history of consenting sexual activity with each other, I do not believe that they need to ask for consent during each sexual encounter.

I believe that partners are less likely to ask for sexual consent the longer they are in a relationship.

I think it is okay to assume consent and proceed sexually until the partner indicates “no.”

If a sexual request is made and the partner indicates “no,” I feel that it is okay to continue negotiating the request.

I think nonverbal behaviors are as effective as verbal communication to indicate sexual consent.

Not asking for sexual consent is not really a big deal.

In making a sexual advance, I believe that it is okay to assume consent unless you hear a “no.”

I believe it is enough to ask for consent at the beginning of a sexual encounter.

I believe that sexual intercourse is the only sexual activity that requires explicit verbal consent.

Typically I communicate sexual consent to my partner using nonverbal signals and body language.

Typically I ask for consent by making a sexual advance and waiting for a reaction, so I know whether or not to continue.

It is easy to accurately read my current (or most recent) partner’s non-verbal signals as indicating consent or non-consent to sexual activity.

I always verbally ask for consent before I initiate a sexual encounter.

I don’t have to ask or give my partner sexual consent because my partner knows me well enough.

I don’t have to ask or give my partner sexual consent because I have a lot of trust in my partner to “do the right thing.”

I have discussed sexual consent issues with a friend.

I have heard sexual consent issues being discussed by other students on campus.

I have discussed sexual consent issues with my current (or most recent) partner at times other than during sexual encounters.

I have not given much thought to the topic of sexual consent.