Sexual Assault Awareness 2026 (Triger warning)

 

The topic of sexual assault (SA) is a very sensitive and triggering topic, especially if one has been a victim of it. In this post I want to talk about not only SA, but the after affects that come with it after. 

Let's talk about SA or sexual assault.....this is the kind of abuse that many people, mostly girls and women, face daily. Don't be fooled by the gender..boys and men also suffer from SA. According the Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network (RAINN), 54% of those who are SA'd are  between the ages of 18-24. However, children are the most to be victims.  In fact, Child Protective Service (CPS) found that 63,000 children we SA'd between the years 2009 and 2013.

Roughly, 1 in 6 women in the US have been SA'd within her life. 1 in 33 men in the US have been SA'd in his lifetime. 82% of those SA'd are under the age of 18, while 90% are adult women. 10% of SA victims are also male. 

Based on this information, both women and men experience SA, but not a lot speak up or report it. This is mainly due to threats that the victim receives from their abuser.

Now, to talk about he aftermath of SA.....one of the main aftermaths of SA is hypersexuality. Hypersexuality, or compulsive sexual behaviour disorder, is characterized by intense, uncontrollable sexual urges, fantasies, etc. While this can be a problem within family, personal relationships, or work, hypersexuality can be treated with proper medical professional help. 

First, understand and educate yourself on both SA and hypersexuality. Educating yourself on these things not only can help you but also the person struggling with hypersexuality. Here are some symptoms of CSBD: 

You have repeated and intense sexual fantasies, urges, and behaviors that take up a lot of your time and feel as if they're beyond your control.

You feel driven or have frequent urges to do certain sexual behaviors, feel a release of the tension afterward, but also feel guilt or deep regret.

You've tried without success to reduce or control your sexual fantasies, urges or behavior.

You use compulsive sexual behavior as an escape from other problems, such as loneliness, depression, anxiety or stress.

You continue to engage in sexual behaviors in spite of them causing serious problems. These could include the possibility of getting or giving someone else a sexually transmitted infection, the loss of important relationships, trouble at work, financial issues, or legal problems.

You have trouble making and keeping healthy and stable relationships.

Seeking help for this is hard, but it is possible. It's important to know you are not alone. Call or text 988 for a trained counselor. 

Sources: Mayo Clinic & RAINN