rape

To override another human being’s basic human right to his or her own body by using a sexual means. Technically rape can mean vaginal, anal or oral sex forced on another. Recently finger, tongue or foreign object in the vagina or anus has also been classified as rape. If a woman has been raped by a man it is likely she cannot understand why any women have the desire to repeat the acts she was forced to endure. Often men and women who are raped will try to hide the fact and have extreme difficulties adapting to life following the rape. Some can readjust to life sooner than others depending on whether or not anything happens to the rapist as a punishment to bring justice to the victim. The support network and level of understanding from those closest to victim is also crucial.