Rapists use myths to support their actions and condone their behavior. The truth about rape and sexual abuse must be understood as a means of prevention of future crimes. The rapist is always responsible for having committed rape. Regardless of the victim's appearance, behavior, judgment or previous actions, the survivor is not responsible for the rape or sexual abuse. Rape is never committed in self-defense.
Rape is an expression of sexual desire.
Rape is an expression of hostility and aggression with sex as the vehicle or means by which it is carried out. Rape is a violent abuse of power in which one person acts without regard for the pain and trauma inflicted on another. Biology does not prompt one to rape, a need for power or assertion of domination does. It won't happen to me. Men can't stop themselves when they are sexually aroused.