Was I Sexually Assaulted Quiz: Determine If It Counts As Sexual Assault

This quiz is designed to help you reflect on your experiences and understand whether what you went through may align with common definitions of sexual assault. Please note this is a self-reflection tool only and not a substitute for professional legal or mental health advice.

This quiz may trigger trauma-related distress. If you feel uncomfortable at any point, please stop immediately and reach out to a local sexual assault support service. Please read each question carefully and select the answer that best describes your honest feelings and experiences. Remember that your boundaries and emotions are valid.

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1. Did someone touch your body in a sexual way without your explicit, voluntary, and ongoing consent?

No, all physical contact was consensual, mutual, and respected at every step

I'm unsure if my consent was clear or enthusiastic, but the contact felt uncomfortable

Yes, once, and I felt powerless to stop it

Yes, multiple times, and I explicitly said no, pulled away, or tried to resist

2. Were you pressured, coerced, or manipulated into engaging in sexual activity (verbal, physical, or digital) that you did not want?

No, all sexual activity was fully voluntary and I felt safe saying no

I felt hesitant but agreed to avoid conflict, not because I wanted to

Yes, I was threatened (emotionally, financially, or physically) to comply

Yes, I was repeatedly pressured, guilt-tripped, or blackmailed until I gave in

3. Did your romantic partner, spouse, or someone you were in a committed relationship with pressure, manipulate, or force you into sexual activity you didn't want?

No, my partner always respected my boundaries and sexual choices

Occasionally, they pushed but stopped when I seemed truly uncomfortable

Yes, they implied negative consequences (like leaving) if I refused

Yes, they used physical force, emotional abuse, or ignored my clear 'no's

4. Did someone engage in sexual activity with you while you were unable to give consent (e.g., intoxicated, unconscious, underage, or mentally impaired)?

No, I was fully conscious, sober, and able to communicate consent clearly

I was intoxicated but think I may have given some form of unclear consent

Yes, I was too impaired to consent, and they knew or should have known

Yes, I was unconscious, asleep, or completely unable to communicate at all

5. Did someone ignore your verbal or non-verbal cues that you wanted to stop sexual activity?

No, my boundaries were always respected immediately

Once, they hesitated but stopped when I became visibly upset

Yes, they continued even after I said 'stop' or showed clear discomfort

Yes, they mocked, dismissed, or physically restrained me to keep going

6. Has someone made unwanted sexual comments, advances, gestures, or exposed themselves to you that made you feel unsafe or violated?

No, all interactions with others have been respectful

Occasionally, but it was mild and stopped when I asked

Frequently, and it made me feel threatened or anxious

Repeatedly, despite my clear requests to stop, and it escalated over time

7. Did someone use their position of power (e.g., employer, teacher, coach, family member, religious leader) to pressure you into sexual activity?

No, power dynamics never influenced sexual interactions with me

I felt uneasy about a power dynamic but no explicit pressure was applied

Yes, they implied negative consequences (like losing a job/opportunity) if I refused

Yes, they used their authority to force or coerce sexual activity directly

8. Do you feel conflicted about whether the sexual interaction(s) you experienced were fully consensual or 'count' as sexual assault?

No, I fully wanted and consented to everything that happened

A little—some parts felt off, but I'm not sure if it's a big deal

Yes, I think it might be assault but doubt myself because of what others said

Yes, I strongly believe it was assault but feel invalidated or unsure how to label it

9. Did someone share or distribute sexual images/videos of you without your explicit consent (revenge porn, non-consensual sharing)?

No, all my sexual content has been shared with my full, written/verbal consent

I'm unsure if a private image was shared, but I have no concrete proof

Yes, one image/video was shared without my permission

Yes, multiple images/videos were shared intentionally to harm, humiliate, or blackmail me

10. After the experience, did you feel traumatized, ashamed, guilty, or violated (emotionally or physically)?

No, I felt neutral or positive about the experience

I felt a little uncomfortable but it passed quickly

Yes, I felt upset for weeks/months and struggled with daily life

Yes, I experienced ongoing trauma (anxiety, flashbacks, depression, avoidance) as a result

11. Did the person involved disregard your right to withdraw consent at any point during sexual activity?

No, I could withdraw consent at any time, and they respected it immediately

I didn't try to withdraw consent, but I think they would have respected it

I tried to withdraw consent, but they minimized my feelings and continued briefly

I clearly withdrew consent, and they continued anyway, ignoring my boundaries completely

12. Was the sexual contact non-consensual (e.g., forced kissing, groping, oral, vaginal, or anal penetration)?

No, all contact was consensual and mutual

I'm unclear if I truly consented or just went along with it to please someone

Yes, there was non-consensual touching (groping/kissing)

Yes, there was non-consensual penetration of any kind

13. Did someone threaten harm to you or your loved ones/pets to make you engage in sexual activity?

No, no threats of any kind were made at any point

They made vague, indirect threats but didn't follow through

Yes, they threatened physical harm to me if I didn't comply

Yes, they threatened to harm my loved ones, pets, or destroy my property to force compliance

14. Have you ever been afraid to say 'no' to sexual advances due to fear of repercussions (physical, emotional, social, or professional)?

No, I've always felt completely safe saying no to sexual advances

Once or twice, I felt nervous but still said no clearly

Frequently, I stayed silent or went along to avoid conflict or harm

Always—I never felt safe enough to refuse sexual advances from that person

15. When you think about the experience, do you believe your autonomy and bodily rights were violated?

No, my rights and autonomy were fully respected

I'm unsure—my boundaries were blurred but not clearly violated

Yes, my bodily rights were violated in a minor way

Yes, my autonomy and bodily rights were severely violated