Rape of males
Rape of Males
Rape of males (pronunciation: /reɪp ɒv meɪlz/) is a form of sexual assault typically involving sexual intercourse or other forms of sexual penetration carried out against a male without that person's consent.
Etymology
The term "rape" originates from the Latin rapere (supine stem raptum), "to snatch, to grab, to carry off". In Roman law, the carrying off of a woman by force, with or without intercourse, constituted "raptus". In Medieval English law the same term could refer to either kidnapping or rape in the modern sense of "sexual violation". The original meaning of "carry off by force" is still found in some phrases, such as "rape and pillage", or in titles, such as the stories of the Rape of the Sabine Women and The Rape of Europa.
Definition
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines rape of males as any act of sexual penetration, however slight, of the anus or mouth with a penis or other body part or object, or oral penetration by a sex organ of another person, without the consent of the victim.
Related Terms
- Sexual Assault: Any sexual act that a person did not consent to, or is forced into against their will. It is a form of sexual violence and includes rape (an assault involving penetration of the vagina, anus, or mouth), or other sexual offences, like groping, forced kissing, child sexual abuse, or the torture of a person in a sexual manner.
- Consent: Permission for something to happen or agreement to do something. In the context of sexual activity, consent is a voluntary, enthusiastic, and clear agreement between the participants to engage in specific sexual activity.
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): A mental health condition that's triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event.
- Sexual Violence: Any sexual act, attempt to obtain a sexual act, unwanted sexual comments or advances, or acts to traffic, or otherwise directed, against a person’s sexuality using coercion, by any person regardless of their relationship to the victim, in any setting, including but not limited to home and work.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Rape of males
- Wikipedia's article - Rape of males
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