@sciencenotsrigma

2 months ago

That first story was excellent! I used to speak about domestic violence and SA in schools and it’s rare to hear a story like this from a man, but it’s not a rare occurrence. The fact that the perpetrator thought he could get away with violating so many men is proof of how much shame and secrecy there is, about the SA of males (abbreviated just because of censorship). If this ever happens, or has happened to you, it’s not your fault, no matter how drunk, high or trusting you were, no matter what you said or did. Unless it was YES, it’s not consent…and even saying that, if you’re too intoxicated to think, or to avoid physical violence is not consent. There was nothing ambiguous about the situation in the story and the victims still didn’t feel comfortable to report these incidents. As a society, we’ve got to do better. It’s so important to educate males, from an early age about the fact that it happens to guys too and it’s nothing to be ashamed of. It says absolutely nothing about the victim. Law enforcement, especially, needs more training, so all victims are treated seriously and with respect. To whoever wrote this story, I am sure it will let survivors know they are not alone and I hope it encourages them to report this terrible crime!

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