15 Sexual coercion in relationships

2024-05-18

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We often talk about sexual consent in the dating world – but does sexual coercion happen in relationships too? Short answer: absolutely. In this episode, Mardi and Lizzy unpack how sexual coercion can play out in healthy relationships and in abusive relationships, and the factors that often drive cis men’s decision to coerce their women partners (including patriarchal beliefs and supporting traditional gender roles). We also cover, in particular, the use of sexual coercion and assault in abusi...

We often talk about sexual consent in the dating world – but does sexual coercion happen in relationships too?

Short answer: absolutely.

In this episode, Mardi and Lizzy unpack how sexual coercion can play out in healthy relationships and in abusive relationships, and the factors that often drive cis men’s decision to coerce their women partners (including patriarchal beliefs and supporting traditional gender roles).

We also cover, in particular, the use of sexual coercion and assault in abusive relationships.

If this episode brings anything up for you, you can contact 1800RESPECT or check out the support services here: https://bit.ly/3tcehNV

⚠️ CW: Anecdotal storytelling of sexual coercion, discussion of sexual assault and intimate partner abuse

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