What Are Ways Someone Can "Force" You to Have Sex?

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  3. What Are Ways Someone Can "Force" You to Have Sex?

Most sexual assaults involve some type of force, but force is not only physical violence (such as hitting or using a weapon). Force has many forms. The following are examples of how someone can force you to have sex without using a weapon or physical violence: 

  • Using threats to scare or intimidate you
  • Having sex with you when you're too drunk or high to say "no"
  • Not taking "no" for an answer
  • Threatening to harm a friend or family member
  • Manipulating or tricking you by not telling the truth or leading you on
  • Overpowering you physically
  • Implying that something even worse will happen if you don't give in
  • Using a position of authority and trust (such as a teacher or coach) to get you to agree to do something sexual  

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