Yes, consciousness is still being defined, but I was going with the more generic "the state of being awake and aware of one's surroundings" definition. Many animals are incredibly self-aware. Dolphins, for example, pass the mirror test, morn their dead, have all kinds of interesting sexual practices, etc. It's an interesting discussion.

Interesting thought about the length of the act. Would that suggest humans are unique in their approach to sex? That might be an interesting study, for sure.