If their isn't preexisting consent to being kissed while asleep it's still sexual assault. And there actually needs to be consent. It might be awkward, but talk to your partner before doing this kind if thing. Just because your together doesn't mean kisses while sleeping are okay.
If my partner kissed me while I was asleep I would freak the hell out. Right after I'm awake, it's all good, kiss me all you want. But if you kiss me while I'm sleeping you're likely to send me into a panic. I cannot be the only one who feels this way. Please, please, please speak with your partner about what is and isn't okay to do to them before you do it. I know its awkward. I know you do not want to, but it's the best way.
You’re all stupid, and you can’t convince me otherwise, so shove your hypersensitivity.. if two people who are “together” - literally “together” enough that they’re sleeping in the same bed can’t kiss each other gently and lovingly while one is asleep without it being called rape, society has gone too far. Beliefs like these are starting to border on mental illness. You guys need more help than people kissing each other. Find something valid to complain about.
@guest@bethorien already pointed out that it isn't rape if the two involved parties are consenting. However, you are completely wrong about assuming you have consent because you two share a bed. I could trust a person completely and be extremely intimate with said person, but no one NO ONE will ever have consent to kiss me while I am asleep. Because it's a trigger. Because I've been kissed when I didn't see it coming and it wasn't consensual and it didn't stay just a kiss.
Now, I agree that kissing someone who is sleeping should be a kind and romantic gesture. And I think a majority of people would probably consent to being kissed, while they are asleep, by their partner who they share a bed with. But not everyone. You can't assume consent.
God this meme hurttttt. One of the most magical things I remember about my ex was waking up next to her one morning, and without even thinking - it just seemed like the natural thing to do - the very first thing I did after opening my eyes was gently lean over and kiss her on the cheek. And with her eyes still closed, the most natural, fulfilled happy smile appeared on her face. I miss her so, so much.
If my partner kissed me while I was asleep I would freak the hell out. Right after I'm awake, it's all good, kiss me all you want. But if you kiss me while I'm sleeping you're likely to send me into a panic. I cannot be the only one who feels this way. Please, please, please speak with your partner about what is and isn't okay to do to them before you do it. I know its awkward. I know you do not want to, but it's the best way.
Now, I agree that kissing someone who is sleeping should be a kind and romantic gesture. And I think a majority of people would probably consent to being kissed, while they are asleep, by their partner who they share a bed with. But not everyone. You can't assume consent.