What is drug facilitated sexual assault?
Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault (DFSA) occurs when a substance is used to intentionally incapacitate a person and compromise their ability to consent to sexual activity. This includes situations where the perpetrator takes advantage of someone’s voluntary use of drugs or alcohol. A common perception is that a “date rape” drug such as a GHB or […]
Beyond Fight or Flight: Rethinking Responses to Sexual Assault
When discussing sexual assault, the focus is often the physical and emotional aftermath. However, immediate reactions during such traumatic experiences are equally critical. Fight and flight are widely known as common instinctual responses to a threat. Among the less discussed responses are freeze and appease, both of which can emerge instinctively when faced with danger. […]
What is Stealthing?
Stealthing is the non-consensual removal of a condom during sexual activity with a partner. In other words, stealthing is when a partner consents to protected sex using a condom, but the perpetrator removes the barrier protection without the knowledge of their partner. Not only do condoms provide protection from pregnancy, but they also prevent the […]