Rape involves penetration, where molestation doesn't always. Either way, it's a crime, and the person needs to be arrested and put away for a very long time.

Both rape and molestation are forms of sexual abuse, and both are very serious crimes. What Is Rape? Rape is any form of sexual penetration without consent. This could be oral, vaginal or anal penetration. Consent is not obtained in any of the following circumstances:

• If a person expresses that they don’t want to have … Read more

Yes, I also agree with the "anonymous" comment. I've never heard of "someone 'unintentionally' sexually" abusing someone. It sounds more like that your step dad started showing you some affection (i.e. Hugging & kissing in an acceptable parental way) and then got carried away, i.e. Went TOO FAR, and sexually abused you. In that, he … Read more

I would try to live with your aunt.... And by the way, I'm having a real hard time trying to understand how someone "unintentionally" sexually abuses someone, or even just abuses someone..... At some point responsibility must enter the picture. And I mean responsibility for he who abused you, not you yourself.... Don't blame yourself … Read more

Yes Anya. What happened to you was Most Definitely Sexual Abuse. I should know...I was also sexually abused when I was about your age Anya, and I'm a guy. (Just a short background of me. I was sexually abused by my alcoholic mother...YES. Boys can be sexually abused too. It started when I was 11. … Read more

That is sexual abuse, enough so to actually to some mental damage. A counsellor would help you with the repressed memories and with sorting through what you do remember. It can be scary to look at that sort of thing alone.

Yes this is actually sexual assault and attempted rape of a minor, but depending on how recent it was, depends on whether you can still file charges if you or your parents wanted to, but it will bring back some painful memories for you and appearing in court will be a nightmare too so its … Read more

Something like this happened to me but it was my Dad's best friend! I counted myself as not a virgin for the longest time, but this really sweet and awesome dude told me I'm still a virgin because it wasn't by my own will; you still are!

Just going to clear something up, some people are born without hymens, most girls break their hymen through an activity other than sex such as bike riding or using tampons, breaking your hymen doesn't mean you aren't a virgin. You are no longer a virgin when a penis has entered your vagina, so unfortunately, your … Read more