The rules of dating and sex are filled with unspoken expectations and mixed messages. Talking openly and honestly about your personal expectations contributes to strengthening a relationship. Communicate your desires and conflicts as clearly as possible. Conflicts in sexual expectations arise from sex role stereotypes, poor communication and weak problem solving skills. Nonconsensual sex including date rape can also result from these factors.
Nonconsensual sex is a sexual assault.
It is forced, coerced or pressured sexual contact against someone's will or without consent. This is not passion or love. It is a violation of personal rights. Most often the female is the victim. Women and men are given different messages and hold different attitudes in our culture.