10 Truths of the Matter
1: Rape is not a crime of sex, it is a crime of humiliation, subjugation, and control.
2: Men can be raped just like women, and just like men, women are capable of rape.
3: Nobody "asks" to be raped. Everyone has the right to dress as they choose, go where they choose, and do as they like without fear.
4: It doesn't matter if your body likes it. Again, rape isn't about the sex. It's about being forced to do something you don't want to do.
5: Rapists are just as sane as anyone who isn't a rapist.
6: Many victims knew their rapists beforehand.
7: Rape doesn't have to be violent.
8: It's possible to rape your spouse.
9: Most rapes go unreported. It's okay to tell people, it's okay to talk about the problem, and it's okay to be upset. For the non-victims- you don't need to say anything to be supportive. Just be there. Just listen.
10: Unbelievably, it's possible to move on. Most people do.
1: Rape is not a crime of sex, it is a crime of humiliation, subjugation, and control.
2: Men can be raped just like women, and just like men, women are capable of rape.
3: Nobody "asks" to be raped. Everyone has the right to dress as they choose, go where they choose, and do as they like without fear.
4: It doesn't matter if your body likes it. Again, rape isn't about the sex. It's about being forced to do something you don't want to do.
5: Rapists are just as sane as anyone who isn't a rapist.
6: Many victims knew their rapists beforehand.
7: Rape doesn't have to be violent.
8: It's possible to rape your spouse.
9: Most rapes go unreported. It's okay to tell people, it's okay to talk about the problem, and it's okay to be upset. For the non-victims- you don't need to say anything to be supportive. Just be there. Just listen.
10: Unbelievably, it's possible to move on. Most people do.