Sexual Coercion
It is being persuaded to have when you don’t really want to. The person who is being persuaded may believe that he or she is freely choosing to have sex. But in reality, someone or something makes the person feel that he or she has to have sex, or that sex is the right choice for him or her. This often happens in unbalanced relationships. Unwanted sex is not healthy physically or emotionally.

Recognize Sexual Coercion
• Pressure: Your partner says that sex is the way to prove love.
• Threats: promise to leave or hurt you if you won’t have sex
• Flattery: They keep saying things that sound extreme or too good to be true

Other forms include put-downs, guilt trips, buying gifts or spending money to make you feel you owe sex. Remember you NEVER OWE anyone SEX!

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Teen Relationships - Abuse