
Episode 276 - Alison Botha: Left for Dead
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Orgasms During a Rape Are Not Consensual
Despite what in cells on 4chan might have you believe someone having an orgasm during a rape is no sign of enjoyment, nor is it one of consent. And I think that this harks back to like another case. That Hannah and I were discussing the other day in our office because, you know, welcome to the fun zone. Around 5% of survivors report having orgasms during their assault. So the dark figure there must be absolutely enormous. Because imagine how confusing it would be and how people who are survivors of rape already feel filled with shame. The idea of then coming forward and not just saying that you were sexually assaulted and raped, but also to say that you orgasm as a result
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