Because alcohol use is often involved in both consensual and non-consensual sexual encounters, college students may develop internalized guidelines for how to navigate these experiences safely. The goal of this study was to solicit advice college students would provide to their peers regarding how to navigate alcohol-involved consensual sexual behavior. College students (n = 30, 15 cisgender women, 13 cisgender men, two gender-queer ages 18–30 years) from a large mid-western university were recruited to complete a one-hour interview on alcohol and sexual decision-making. Interviews were transcribed and analyzed using reflective thematic analysis. College students provided three areas of advice regarding alcohol-involved consensual sex. First, they recommended their peers make sure they and the other person is sober “enough” for sexual activity by: (1) knowing your limits with alcohol, (2) relying on your friends, and (3) evaluating how intoxicated the other person is. Second, use explicit and verbal consent and refusal communication by: (1) being clear in what you are willing (or not) to do and (2) explicitly asking your partner several times, before sex occurs. Finally, students recommended evaluating the larger context of the situation. College students offered advice centered on leveraging past experiences, relying on friends for assistance in these scenarios, and doing one’s own personal evaluation of the situation. Additionally, they underscored the importance of clear, verbal communication, along with checking in and actively listening to their sexual partners during these encounters. The cumulative guidance provided by college students yields valuable insights that can inform harm reduction prevention efforts related to alcohol use and sexual consent.

由于饮酒通常涉及双方同意和非双方同意的性接触，因此大学生可能会制定如何安全地应对这些经历的内化指导方针。本研究的目的是征求大学生向同龄人提供的建议，以了解如何驾驭涉及酒精的自愿性行为。来自一所大型中西部大学的大学生（n = 30,15 名顺性别女性，13 名顺性别男性，两名 18-30 岁的性别酷儿）被招募完成关于酒精和性决策的一小时访谈。使用反思性主题分析对访谈进行转录和分析。大学生就涉及酒精的自愿性行为提供了三个方面的建议。首先，他们建议他们的同龄人确保他们和对方“足够”清醒，可以进行性活动：（1） 了解你的酒精极限，（2） 依赖你的朋友，以及 （3） 评估对方的醉酒程度。其次，通过以下方式使用明确和口头的同意和拒绝沟通：（1） 明确您愿意（或不）做什么，以及 （2） 在发生性行为之前多次明确询问您的伴侣。最后，学生们建议评估情况的更大背景。大学生提供的建议集中在利用过去的经验，在这些情况下依靠朋友的帮助，以及对情况进行自己的个人评估。此外，他们强调了清晰、口头交流的重要性，以及在这些接触期间检查并积极倾听性伴侣的意见。大学生提供的累积指导产生了有价值的见解，可以为与酒精使用和性同意相关的减少伤害预防工作提供信息。