04/27/2026
What is s*xual assault?
It is a question we hear more often than you might think and it truly matters.
From a mental health perspective, s*xual assault is not only about physical force. It is any s*xual experience where someone did not freely and clearly choose what was happening.
This can include attempted r**e, fondling or unwanted s*xual touching, forcing someone to perform s*xual acts such as oral s*x or penetrating another person’s body, and any form of pe*******on of a person’s body without their consent.
Consent has to be real.
Not pressured. Not assumed. Not given under the influence. Not taken from silence.
We also want to say this gently but clearly. Many people question their experiences afterward. If something felt confusing, uncomfortable, or like your choice did not fully matter, those feelings are valid and worth paying attention to.
This conversation is not about fear. It is about understanding boundaries, trusting yourself, and treating others with care and respect.
If this resonates with you, do not stay silent. Save this.
Share it.
Start the conversation.
And if you need support, reach out to someone you trust or a professional today.
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