A lot of people have difficulties in relationships, but a person who has survived rape will have extra issues. It takes a patient and special person to be their lover or even just their friend. Sometimes the additional trials and issues involved in relating to a sexual assault survivor are very, very sad. read more
As [one survivor said], though, 'For victims, it's not that separate; one is going to impact the other.'" Sexual assault complicates most everything for at least a time — including survivors' sex lives. read more
In light of the recent media coverage related to Jerry Sandusky, the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape, the National Sexual Violence Resource Center and MaleSurvivor would like to remind members of the media about normal behaviors that are common for survivors of sexual abuse: Victim privacy is a basic need. read more