Rape is based on sexual desire. It is the sexual release based on a need for power and control. Sexual assault occurs only among strangers. If your date is drunk or high, it is okay to have sex with her or him. This myth takes away the criminal blame from the rapist and shifts responsibility for the crime to the victim.
Rape is an impulsive, uncontrollable act of sexual gratification.
Women are raped when they are out alone at night, primarily in dark alleys. On college campuses, the majority of reported rapes happened in residence halls and fraternity houses. Sexual assault does not happen to men. In our society, men are expected to be in control, powerful, and never afraid. Same sex assault is a traumatic and potentially life-threatening experience.