The Unspoken Contract in Friendships: A Deal Made in Silence The recent advice column from Slate's "How to Do It" raises interesting questions about the nature of consent and boundaries in friendships, particularly when it comes to sex.
In a situation involving "Not So Heavy Sleeper" and his friend Ramon, the columnist suggests that Ramon may be engaging in unconscious behavior due to sexsomnia, a documented phenomenon.
The question is whether Ramon is conscious during these encounters or if "Not So Heavy Sleeper" is simply tolerating them for his friend's sake.