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Sex after rape

Anonymous Author (April 2008)

this is purely on my experience and how i have delt with this.

ok i was raped once when i was 14 and then again at 17. i didnt report either as i felt that it was my fault as they were my boyfriend at the time. now i

dont know actual percentages but i know there is a high rate of non reports to it actually being reported.

now with it being my boyfriend at the time (2 separete ppl) i was very causious of when i met my hubby and still to this dayy i have flash backs and freak out (the reason why i am writing this) now i didnt tell chris about this till a few years ago as i was scared he would accept me as i was " damaged goods" in the sence. And sadly to this day i do freak out at times when we are having sex but at lest now he knows about it and helps me get through this.

ok enough of the background info and now on how i am getting beyond this..

  • firstly if u have a partner be totally open and honest with them ( male or female )
  • Let them know how u are feeling at the time.
  • tell them to go slow. intamacy is a good thing.
  • if they touch you in a way u are not comfortable with or it reminds you of the incident tell them to stop.
  • make sure your partner is understanding.
  • seek counciloring. talking to someone who is trained in this area is great. i overcome most of my problems with seing my councilor.
  • tell yourself you can get by this and be a better person. i do this alot and most nights
  • dont let your self get into a rut of sex is bad cause it isnt. it is the best thing in the world. (i got into this rut and it does cause alot of problems)
  • tell yourself to be confident. you are a surviver not a victim.

i have found that talking about it to other people is a help too. my hubby and i talk about it every now and then when it does get me down.

it is a hard thing to get over and having a partner who wants to help you is a great help. when i met chris i was so thingy about my body and wouldnt let him see me naked.

remember you are not alone and there is alot of help out there.

 

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Dreajk
June 22nd | Dreajk
Re: Sex after rape

I heard that They taught me that in my high school. I had to watch a two hour video about the importance of telling someone if you got raped.



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mycutebabyname
May 14th | mycutebabyname
Re: Sex after rape

thanks for sharing, it motivates a person to become responsible and response-able (Seven Habits of Highly Effective people by Stephen R Covey).

 And I agree with you, we human got great gift to control how we feel and act.



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Lillians-Mother233
May 11th | Lillians-Mother233
Re: Sex after rape
i know what you are going through..i was sexually abused from 6 years old to 13 years old and that included rape...ive learnt to block out a few bad memories except when it comes to being sexual with my partner....you didnt do anything wrong..


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crazymummy
April 2009 | crazymummy
Re: Sex after rape

ITS THE SAME HERE HUN BUT I THINK WHEN SOMETHIN LIKE THAT HAPPENS 2 PEOPLE U CAN NEVA FORGET IT OR REALLY GET OVER IT IV NEVA FREAK OUT DORIN SEX BUT I CANT WATCH ANYTHIN WITH THAT KIND OF CONTENT BUT AS U SAY THE BEST THING IS JUST TO TELL URSELF U NEVA DONE ANYTHIN WRONG AND THEY CANT HEART U NOW IV BEEN MARRIED 3 YEARS NEARLY MY HUBBY HAS KNOWN SINCE THE BEGINNIN AS I WANTED HIM 2 LOVE ME NO MATTER WHAT AND WHEN U HAVE FOUND THAT PERSON WHO DOES LOVE U FOR U IT MAKE IT ALL BETTER AND MAKES U THINK NOT ALL THE MEN OUT THERE R BEASTS ANYWAYS I HOPE U R COPIN OK LUV MAGGIE XXXXXXX



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rachel-freebiequeen
March 2009 | rachel-freebiequeen
Re: Sex after rape

your story relates to mine. I would rather not go further in details but yup. I overcame it saying it wasnt my fault but it still tends to haunt me



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artman1972
March 2009 | artman1972
Re: Sex after rape

hmmm thats so sad what happened to you and I am glad you shared your story I know things in this world are uncertain and hope kiara never goes through what you went through, (kia kaha) stand strong you seem to be a very strong woman and I applaud you for carrying on with your life.



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omer861
March 2009 | omer861
Re: Sex after rape

its a good one. i never had such experience but a good adivce for every one coz future is uncertain

 



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shareingthegift
February 2009 | shareingthegift
Re: Sex after rape

yes well said, thanks for sharing. im sure this advice has help many people as well



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Philosopher13
December 2008 | Philosopher13
Re: Sex after rape

 Well said.



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mcm
November 2008 | mcm
Re: Sex after rape

Great advice. Thanks for sharing.



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iamschild
November 2008 | iamschild
Re: Sex after rape

thank you for sharing. What you've said is right on, and right on the money. All the best, and many great nights of healing to you.



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rcp-432
November 2008 | rcp-432
Re: Sex after rape

excellent article/advice i have been through the same thing 3 times and know how hard it is to say something to anyone so i admire your courage to be able  to get throught something like this and write about it to help others thank you for sharing



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exquisite-flower
August 2008 | exquisite-flower
Re: Sex after rape

Well done for having the courage to share this and help others.

Peace
EF.x



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Kristen
April 2008 | Kristen
Re: Sex after rape

It's great that you had the courage to share this.  I'm sure it will be lots of help to others. 



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nell18-3
April 2008 | nell18-3
Re: Sex after rape

Great article Liz

I admire you for sharing this

I have strong views on this myself after being badly hurt in my marriage, but a bit too raw for me to dwell on here in the open, just wanted to say thanks for writing this

xxx

 



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Ravenheart
April 2008 | Ravenheart
Re: Sex after rape

thanks for sharing this,

xoxoxox



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FremantleDocker
April 2008 | FremantleDocker
Re: Sex after rape

Great article Libby. Yeah, your partner does have to have some or alot of understanding of what you're going through etc, adn it's not nice to be raped is it?



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      maybe1more
April 2009 | maybe1more
Re: Sex after rape

I just want to give you all cyper ((((((HUGS)))))) and thank you for being brave enought to tell your story.



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