Was it a sexual assault?

Some victims need help in distinguishing if what happened to them was rape. Here are a few questions and answers to consider when judging whether or not a sexual act is consensual.

I didn’t resist physically – does that mean it isn’t rape?

I used to date the person who assaulted me – does that mean it isn’t rape?

I don’t remember the assault – does that mean it isn’t rape?

I was asleep or unconscious when it happened – does that mean it isn’t rape?

I was drunk or he was drunk – does that mean it isn’t rape?

I thought “no,” but didn’t say it. Is it still rape?

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