text: not considering the actual law but, your own opinion what should the age of sexual consent be? how many years between the two individuals is acceptable? should it be different depending on the gender of the younger party? should it be different for gay relationships? when you're old enough to take full responsibility for whatever happens as a result, and not blame anyone other than yourself for it.  that's the appropriate age of consent.  and both individuals need to be that age.  gender of the younger party is irrelevant.  gay is irrelevant.