It can happen to anyone, at any time. In some ways it is more traumatic than stranger rape because the victim's trust in others and in her own judgment can be seriously damage. Men are never victims of sexual assault. Men and boys are victims of sexual assault too. Size, strength, personality, and sexual orientation do not necessarily determine who will be assaulted.
Sexual violence is used by the perpetrator as a means to control and dominate.
Unfortunately male victims rarely seek help, or even confide in their friends, due to embarrassment and the fear that they will not be taken seriously. Since the public rarely hears about male victims and their experiences, men who have been abused may feel even more isolated. Sexual violence does not occur between lesbians or gay men. Fear of homophobic responses may prevent victims from seeking help. If the victim was drunk or drugged, he or she was asking for it.