Guess what, not all physical affection leads up to sexual activity.
Let’s help normalize affection, and normalize asking for consent. Affection is a big human need, and we all need it in different ways. The better we know our loved ones, the more we can help fill their needs in ways that are synergistic with ours. Assuming all affection between a man and a woman is sexual demeans our ability to respect and care for each other. The more emotionally intelligent we become as humans, the more we can flourish.