Belliotti appears to be arguing that all that is required to satisfy the
requirements of morality in a sexual exchange is that the
participants consent to the exchange in question. Disagree with
Belliotti.
According to Bellioti, the only requirement for a sexual act's ethical legitimacy is
consent. However, this is an excessively basic perspective. Beyond simple permission,
sexual encounter morality takes into account the partners' well-being, relationship
dynamics, and the effects of their interaction.
A sexual encounter between two people who are not acquainted, for example, may not
be seen as as ethical as one that takes place within a committed partnership. This is
due to the fact that committed relationships frequently entail greater levels of mutual
respect, trust, and communication. However, given the greater likelihood of exploitation,
engaging in sexual behavior with a stranger may be seen as less moral. A sexual
encounter's moral evaluation also heavily depends on its consequences. Given the
increased chance of unwanted pregnancy and STDs, an interaction between people
who do not use birth control may be seen as less moral than one in which it is used.
To sum up, Belliotti's argument that the morality of a sexual encounter is determined
solely by consent is not fully developed. In addition to these factors, the parties' wellbeing, the nature of their connection, and the possible consequences of their actions
must all be taken into account while evaluating such exchanges ethically.