Experiencing domestic abuse as a male: Sexual Abuse
The Office of National Statistics estimates that over 700,000 males in the UK experienced domestic abuse in 2024.
This includes all forms of domestic abuse, such as coercive control, financial abuse, stalking and harassment, emotional and psychological abuse, physical abuse and sexual abuse.
Feedback from men in abusive relationships shows that they often don’t consider their experiences as abusive. This can be compounded by false beliefs, such as that men can’t experience sexual abuse within a relationship. This is not true: men can, and do, experience sexual abuse within relationships.
If you, or someone you know, is experiencing sexual abuse within a relationship, contact NIDAS today.
What is sexual abuse?
Sexual abuse is any behaviour of a sexual nature which is controlling, coercive, exploitative, harmful, or unwanted, that is inflicted on another person.
This includes incidents such as:
- Making you feel scared or guilty, unless you participate in sexual acts/activates
- Sharing private images and videos of a sexual nature without your consent
- Forcing you to participate in sexual activity
Can men experience sexual abuse by women?
Yes.
Sexual abuse can take many forms, which can be carried out by males or females, against other males or females.
This can include abuse such as:
- Being forced to carry out sexual acts or behaviours, under the threat of violence, guilt, or ridicule
- Physically forcing someone to participate in sexual behaviour, whether that be penetrative sex, oral sex or other acts of a sexual nature
What should I do if I, or someone I know, if being sexually abused?
If you feel you’re in immediate danger, always call the Police on 999.
If you’re not in immediate danger, NIDAS can help and support you to cope with what you’re experiencing, and to improve your situation in a way that suits you.
Our aim is to listen to you, to guide you and to be by your side.
You can contact us in the following ways:
- Call: 0300 561 0555
- Text: 07860 063464
- Email: referrals@nidasnorfolk.co.uk
- Alternatively, send us your details here, and we’ll be in touch.
