In case you aren't familiar with Planned Parenthood, they are a global nonprofit organization that supports positive sexual activity and people owning their bodies and their sexuality. They've done unmeasurable things for men and women everywhere and they continue to do so every day.

A lot of people are avid supporters of the organization and push for continued government funding so their doors can stay open. Personally, I love Planned Parenthood. Without organizations like them millions of people would go without proper prenatal care, sexual health care, birth control, STD screenings, etc. It's one of the very best organizations.

Recently, Planned Parenthood put their own spin on consent. Maybe they thought they could help people understand it a little bit better. They released the acronym F.R.I.E.S. or

Freely given

Reversible

Informed

Enthusiastic

Specific

Personally, I love the acronym and all that it seems to stand for. Men and women alike, engaging in consensual and informed sexual activity. It's easy to remember and understand. Besides? Who Doesn't love fries?

In case you haven't seen it yet, would like a run down, or are a person with the inability to know what consent actually is and what should go down, have no fear. I have provided you the acronym and what it all boils down to.

F- Freely given

Freely given means no one needed to be pressured or coerced into saying yes. Someone willingly and knowingly gave their consent for the activity to continue.

R- Reversible

Anyone in any sexual situation has the right to say no. Even if they've already said yes. People are allowed to change their minds. Sometimes it's the wrong time or maybe they aren't as into it anymore. Whatever the reason. They should be allowed to change their mind with no hard feelings.

I- Informed

Every party involved in the activity must be informed. Everyone should have a clear understanding of what their time together is going to entail. No one should give consent without knowing what they are signing up for.

E- Enthusiastic

Consent should be from a willing place of excitement and preparedness. If the consent given sounds forced or tentative, then it isn't real consent and nothing should continue on from that point.

S- Specific

Consent should be clear, specific and verbalized. A head nod or a thumbs up is not specific enough and should not be accepted as accurate forms of consent. "Yes, I would like to engage in XYZ with you and/or ABC."

Essentially, it all boils down to, be specific, be smart, and be willing. Do not be a forceful bad guy who doesn't wait for clear consent. Always, always, ask.