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Often, people think that only forced intercourse, or rape, is really sexual assault, but any sexual activity performed without permission constitutes sexual assault. This can include kissing, exhibitionism (showing someone your genitals without permission), groping, and rape.

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What Is Sexual Assault?

Sexual Assault Any type of sexual contact or behavior that occurs without the explicit consent of the recipient. Sexual assault is an umbrella term that refers to sexual activity that you don't want or are forced to do. Often, people think that only forced intercourse, or rape, is really sexual assault, but any sexual activity performed without permission constitutes sexual assault. This can include kissing, exhibitionism (showing someone your genitals without permission), groping, and rape. Victims of sexual assault might be convinced to do sexual acts through verbal or physical threats or by taking or being given alcohol or drugs.

What is Consent?

Consent An agreement between participants to engage in sexual activity.

Consent is an agreement between participants to engage in sexual activity. Without consent, all sexual activity is considered assault. There are many ways to give consent, not all of which are verbal--although verbally agreeing to different sexual activities can help you and your partner(s) establish and respect each other's boundaries. Ultimately, consent is about communication, and needs to happen every time and every step of the way. Giving consent for one activity does not translate into consent for all activities, and giving consent once does not mean giving consent for future sexual activities. If you have had sex with someone in the past, it doesn't give them permission to have sex with you in the future. It is important to remember that when it comes to consent, you can change your mind at any time. If you are uncomfortable, tell your partner(s) that you are no longer comfortable and want to stop. If they do not stop, they no longer have your consent and any further sexual contact is considered assault. Communicating with your partner(s) when changing the type or degree of sexual activity by asking questions like “Is this okay?” Explicitly agreeing to specific activities, either by saying “yes,” or with phrases like “I'm open to trying.” Using physical cues to let your partner(s) know that you are comfortable taking things to the next level.

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How do I tell my girl BFF I like her?

If you're still thinking about sharing your feelings with your best friend, go over exactly what you'll say. Aim for a brief disclosure that tells her how you feel and maybe how long you've felt that way. For example, you might say something like, "I really like you and I've felt this way for months now."

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This article was co-authored by Klare Heston, LCSW . Klare Heston is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker based in Cleveland, Ohio. With experience in academic counseling and clinical supervision, Klare received her Master of Social Work from the Virginia Commonwealth University in 1983. She also holds a 2-Year Post-Graduate Certificate from the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland, as well as certification in Family Therapy, Supervision, Mediation, and Trauma Recovery and Treatment (EMDR). This article has been viewed 820,796 times.

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Telling a female friend that you have feelings for her can be nerve-wracking, but you can summon up the courage by planning what you’re going to say and finding the right time and place to talk to her. To tell her the truth without overwhelming her, keep it simple with something like “I really like you and I’ve felt this way for a long time.” Once you know what you want to say, call or text your friend and tell her you have something important you want to tell her in person. When you tell her, be prepared for her to be confused or unsure about her feelings. While you may be tempted to keep talking, back off and give her some time to process what you’ve just told her. For more advice from our co-author, including how to move forward if your friend doesn’t feel the same way, keep reading.

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