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