Three type of sexual abuse, molestation, sexual intercourse and rape are commonly seen in childhood. Child molestation includes touching or fondling the genitals of child or asking the child to fondle the adult's genitals. Forced exposure to pornography or sexual act is also included in child molestation.
Sexual intercourse includes vaginal, oral or rectal penetration or attempted penetration.
Incest is the sexual mistreatment of children by family members and this is most common also. Child may also have sexual mistreatments by friends and acquaintances and rarely by strangers. Incidence of incest is five times higher with step father. Most incest involves father and daughter and father is an alcoholic. Child discloses an incestuous relationship to her mother, girlfriend, friend's mother or a counselor.