Sexual Health Literacy


Myth: Sexual assault is a crime of passion and lust. 
Fact: Sexual assault is a crime of violence. Assailants seek to dominate, humiliate and punish their victims.


Myth: Sexual assault is an impulsive act. 
Fact: Seventy-five percent of all assaults are planned in advance.

Myth: Assailants are usually crazed psychopaths who do not know their victims. 


Myth: It is impossible to sexually assault a man. 


Myth: A lot of times a rape could be prevented if the person had only fought harder.
Fact:  The only person who can prevent a rape is the person who commits it. Sometimes, fighting can increase the chances of getting seriously hurt.

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