| What is Rape? Rape
(or sexual assault) is "sexual intercourse without
consent".
For men, this intercourse may include:
- penetration of the anus by any part of another
person's body (eg, penis, finger) or by any
object manipulated by another person.
- penetration of the mouth by another man's penis.
A man is raped (or sexually assaulted ) when he is
forced to engage in these activities without his consent.
Other forms of unwanted sexual activity
Other kinds of unwanted sexual activity (for example
touching of the genitals through clothing) are called
"indecent assault", or "acts of
indecency", and are also against the law.
Rape is a crime of violence
Many people believe that rape is a sexual act. Although
rape involves sexual acts, it is motivated by the desire
for power and control over another person rather than by
sexual attraction or the desire for sexual gratification.
In other words, rape is a crime of violence. Rape also
occurs when someone forces or tricks another person into
unwanted sexual activity, even if actual physical
violence is not involved.
The information on this web page is
taken from: Men and Rape: Information for Men about
Sexual Assault. A pamphlet produced by the NSW Health
Center Against Violence. Parramatta, NSW.
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This page was last updated on 18 April
2005
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