MEN CAN BE VICTIMS TOO
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“I NEVER THOUGHT THIS COULD HAPPEN TO ME” Sexual assault can happen to anyone, no matter your age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Men and boys who have been sexually assaulted or abused may have many of the same feelings and reactions as other survivors of sexual assault, but they may also face some additional challenges because of social attitudes and stereotypes about men and masculinity. REMEMBER…YOU ARE NOT TO BLAME… EVEN IF: ▪ Your attacker was an acquaintance, date, friend or partner. ▪ You have been sexually intimate with that person or with others before. ▪ You were drinking or using drugs. ▪ You froze and did not or could not say “no,” or were unable to fight back physically.
▪ This feels great! ▪ I want you/this/that ▪ Can we do more of that? ▪ This feels right ▪ Undressing
NO CONSENT MAY LOOK AND SOUND LIKE: ▪ No ▪ Stop ▪ I feel scared ▪ I’m not sure I want to do this ▪ That hurts ▪ Silence ▪ I want to, but not right now ▪ Slurred words ▪ This feels wrong ▪ Moving away ▪ Crying ▪ Putting clothes back on HAWKE’S BAY MALE SURVIVORS SUPPORT Tautoko Tāne Hawkes Bay (+64) 022 403 2191 MSAAT AND NATIONAL SUPPORT malesurvivor.nz VICTIM SUPPORT FREE 24/7 Helpline 0800 842 846 victimsupport.org.nz SAFETOTALK.NZ 0800 044 334 or text 4334
Reference : counselingcenter.utk.edu CONSENT
Consent needs to be a part of every sexual experience. Someone staying silent or saying maybe is not consent. People can change their mind at anytime whether it’s before anything actually happens, or half way through. Consent is not a contract. Sex without consent is sexual violence and is never okay.
CONSENT MAY LOOK AND SOUND LIKE: ▪ Yes! ▪ I really want to...
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