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Ask Dr. Helen: Can a Man Be Raped by a Woman?

June 30, 2008 - 12:06 am - by Helen Smith
Brian
2008-07-01 12:19:24

Jim:

First, I don’t think the event described occurred.

Second, I already wrote that if it did occur as he described it that it would amount to sexual assault. It may even (apparently) been rape in some states (WV, for instance). However, I do not think James or any other man would have suffered psychological harm under the circumstances described. Since there was no meaningful harm, filing a complaint would not make sense and a prosecutor prosecuting it would make even less sense. I think (if it occurred) James is looking for a cause to some emotional problems he is having and he has latched onto this “event” as a cause.

I think you should look elsewhere James. I sincerely hope you feel better regardless.