Asking questions is the best way to fight ignorance. Kudos to you, sass, for seeking knowledge. :)
Restraint, threats, psychological manipulation, etc. are all common elements of rape for all genders.
Just like the poster says, biological and psychological consent are not the same thing. Your body can react to stimulation without your mind being onboard with the plan. Women and men both are known to orgasm during rape sometimes. That doesn't mean they secretly wanted it, it means their reproductive tract works the way it's supposed to under certain conditions. The unfortunate side effect is that many rape survivors think this means they were not raped and they don't report it. Their rapists may even tell them this is the case. This is *false*.
In addition, rape is, by generally accepted definition, "penetration without consent". Genitals are not actually required, though they are usually involved. Forced acceptance of an object or body part into *any* orifice is considered rape.
Contrary to popular belief, rape is not about sex at all, it's about power. In fact, a significant chunk of rapists have a consensual sexual partner (who may or may not be the rape victim) at the time of the rape. Sex is simply the means of demonstrating power over another human being, probably because our society has declared sex and sexuality to be one of the ultimate displays of control over another person.
In addition, without penetration, unwanted physical contact with sexual intent is sexual molestation or sexual assault, depending on the jurisdiction.
I was just informing sass that rape was a two way street. I'm actually glad sass asked the question. Because it informs others. And most people believe only women can be harassed or raped. I mean hell even family guy made jokes saying men cannont be harassed. Which is false
It's kinda like laughing when you get tickled, it's purely physiological. You laugh even though you don't think anything is funny. You may even be mad as hell but you can't stop laughing. While there is certainly a psychological aspect to arousal, erections can occur in the absence of desire if the physical stimulation is present. Even if you don't want it, you may not be able to stop it. Add a restraint component and you have the recipe for rape.
As a woman this is very important. I personally know a man who was sexually abused as a boy by a grown woman but she ever he tries to go to therapy they shut him out and said "men can't suffer the way we have".
Restraint, threats, psychological manipulation, etc. are all common elements of rape for all genders.
Just like the poster says, biological and psychological consent are not the same thing. Your body can react to stimulation without your mind being onboard with the plan. Women and men both are known to orgasm during rape sometimes. That doesn't mean they secretly wanted it, it means their reproductive tract works the way it's supposed to under certain conditions. The unfortunate side effect is that many rape survivors think this means they were not raped and they don't report it. Their rapists may even tell them this is the case. This is *false*.
In addition, rape is, by generally accepted definition, "penetration without consent". Genitals are not actually required, though they are usually involved. Forced acceptance of an object or body part into *any* orifice is considered rape.
In addition, without penetration, unwanted physical contact with sexual intent is sexual molestation or sexual assault, depending on the jurisdiction.