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MEN CAN BE
VICTIMS TOO
“I NEVER THOUGHT THIS COULD HAPPEN TO ME”
Sexual assault can happen to anyone, no matter your age, sexual orientation, or
gender identity. Men and boys who have been sexually assaulted or abused may have
many of the same feelings and reactions as other survivors of sexual assault, but they
may also face some additional challenges because of social attitudes and stereotypes
about men and masculinity.
REMEMBER…YOU ARE
NOT TO BLAME… EVEN
IF:
▪ Your attacker was an acquaintance,
date, friend or partner.
▪ You have been sexually intimate with
that person or with others before.
▪ You were drinking or using drugs.
▪ You froze and did not or could not say
“no,” or were unable to fight back
physically.
Reference : counselingcenter.utk.edu
CONSENT
Consent needs to be a part of every
sexual experience. Someone staying
silent or saying maybe is not consent.
People can change their mind at
anytime whether it’s before anything
actually happens, or half way through.
Consent is not a contract. Sex without
consent is sexual violence and is never
okay.
