As we all know, graduation usually means it’s party time!
If there is a chance that you might be drinking, it’s really important to plan out whether you want to hook up with someone before you’re under the influence. Drinking alcohol can affect your judgment and lower your inhibitions, causing it to be more difficult to make important decisions, like whether or not you feel good about having sex with someone.
By preparing beforehand and deciding on your limits, it will make it a lot easier to make a sexual decision in the moment.
- Bring condoms. Even if you are not sure what the rest of your night is going to look like, you should still have condoms with you just in case. If you end up in a situation where you decide to have sex, at least you know that you will be safe and protected from pregnancy and STDs.
- Have a friend that will keep you accountable. If you are going to a party and know that you do not want to hook up with anyone, tell a buddy and have them watch out for you, and vice versa.
Remember: if you are too intoxicated to communicate with a partner about what you want, then you are too intoxicated to consent to having sex. Consent is really important, as it signals to yourself and the other person that you want to do what you are doing.