Is there such thing as a girl raping a boy?

Yes. Boys and men can be sexually assaulted by girls and women. It happens, and it's a crime.

There's a common idea that boys always want sex, or that they can't be victims because they're physically stronger. Neither of those things is true. Anyone can be a victim of sexual violence, regardless of gender.

Under UK law, the legal definition of rape specifically involves penetration with a penis, which means it's technically classified differently when the perpetrator is female. But a girl or woman who forces or pressures someone into sexual activity without their consent is committing a serious sexual offence, and the consequences are just as severe.

What matters is that it happened without consent. The label the law uses doesn't change how serious it is or how it affects the person it happened to.

If this has happened to you, it's not your fault. You might worry about not being believed or being laughed at. That fear stops a lot of boys and men from speaking up. But support is available, and you deserve to be taken seriously.

Yes. Boys and men can be sexually assaulted by girls and women. It happens, and it is a crime.

There is a common idea that boys always want sex, or that they cannot be victims. Neither is true. Anyone can be a victim of sexual violence, no matter their gender.

In UK law, rape involves a penis. So when the person doing it is female, it is called a different crime. But it is still a serious offence with serious consequences.

What matters is that it happened without consent. If this has happened to you, it is not your fault. You deserve to be taken seriously.