Identifying Sexual Abuse In Romantic Relationships

Sexual abuse in a relationship is not commonly discussed as much as verbal and physical abuse. Abuse is a repeated pattern of behavior that intentionally hurts or harms another person.

In intimate relationships, various forms of abuse are used to gain power and control over one’s partner. More clearly defined, sexual abuse in a relationship refers to any unwanted, emotional and/or physical coercion into sexual acts or activities that hurts or harms the partner.

Sexual abuse also includes unwanted or undesired verbal communication that belittles or suppresses a partner’s sexual competency or confidence.

Have you ever given your partner an ultimatum that if sex didn’t come often you will find it somewhere else? Has your partner ever told you that certain acts or positions make them uncomfortable but yet you made them feel guilty because you wanted it despite their request?

Using sex as a weapon can be

Sexual abuse in a relationship is not commonly discussed as much as verbal and physical abuse. Abuse is a repeated pattern of behavior that intentionally hurts or harms another person.

In intimate relationships, various forms of abuse are used to gain power and control over one’s partner. More clearly defined, sexual abuse in a relationship refers to any unwanted, emotional and/or physical coercion into sexual acts or activities that hurts or harms the partner.

Sexual abuse also includes unwanted or undesired verbal communication that belittles or suppresses a partner’s sexual competency or confidence.

Have you ever given your partner an ultimatum that if sex didn’t come often you will find it somewhere else? Has your partner ever told you that certain acts or positions make them uncomfortable but yet you made them feel guilty because you wanted it despite their request?

Using sex as a weapon can be