Seventy-seven percent of rape survivors know their attacker. One out of every seven women is a victim of marital rape. One in four college women were victims of rape or attempted rape while they were students. Eighty-four percent knew their attackers. Fifty-seven percent of rapes happened on a date.
Rape happens among people of the same sex and within gay and lesbian relationships.
You have the right to say NO to sexual activity. Be aware of any nonverbal messages that you may be sending. Trust your intuition. If you feel afraid, try to leave the situation. Know that nothing you od is guaranteed to protect you against sexual assault.