Which of the following is a method of gaining sexual access to a person?

• A. Consent
• B. Negotiation
• C. Alibi
• D. Gaining control

Answer: (A)

Consent is the legitimate way to gain sexual access because it represents voluntary, clear, and informed agreement from the other person. It must be given freely by someone who has the capacity to decide, and it can be withdrawn at any time. Without consent, any attempt to engage in sexual activity is non‑consensual and may be illegal.

Negotiation can be part of reaching mutual agreement, but it alone doesn’t prove consent and can still be invalid if coercion or incapacity is involved. Alibi serves as an excuse to avoid accountability, not a means to establish a legitimate encounter. Gaining control implies coercion or force, which is illegal and unethical.