Stealthing can be considered an act of sexual assault in the UK .
In the U.K. , attempted rape under the Criminal Attempts Act 1981 is a 'sexual offence ' within section 31 ( 1 ) of the Criminal Justice Act 1991.The removal of a condom during intercourse without the consent of the sex partner , known as `` stealthing '' , may be treated as a rape .
Sexual assault