Sexual abuse refers to any action that PRESSURES or COERCES someone to do something sexually they DON’T want to do.

As stated in an article by Womens Republic... ‘Coercion also leads to negative psychological effects: like rape survivors, victims of sexual coercion can experience PTSD, depression, or anxiety and exhibit heightened rates of substance abuse and increased instances of sexual risk-taking. Coercion is even a tactic used by human traffickers to force victims into the sex-slave trade.’

Disgusting. Absolutely shameful.

Some examples of sexual coercion are:

🚨Wearing you down by asking for sex again and again while making you feel guilty or obligated to do what they want.

🚨 Making you feel like its too late to say no and you can’t stop once they’ve/you’ve started.

🚨 Telling you that not having sex will hurt your relationship and they may threaten to break up with you.

🚨 They may also withdraw emotionally or physically when you attempt to say no to spite you.

🚨 Threatening to spread rumours about you or reveal private information.

🚨 Making promises to reward you for sex. Stringing you along emotionally/career wise/exam result wise so they get what they desire physically.

🚨 Threatening your family, children, job, home, career etc. if you don’t have sex.

Silence is NOT a “yes”. Being guilt tripped by your partner is NEVER okay. A woman being unsure or apprehensive is NOT consent. His wants NEVER take precedence over yours. Moping and withholding affection as a way to punish you after you’ve said “no” is DISGUSTING, ABUSIVE and MANIPULATIVE!!!

You do not owe them anything. You are allowed to withdraw your consent at any time and a HVM would respect that & be gracious. If your current partner does any of the above, LEAVE. NOW.