It may take time for a survivor to process that what happened was a crime, especially if the perpetrator is a romantic partner. 4. Support and Resources
Understanding Sexual Assault During Sleep: Legal, Medical, and Psychological Perspectives rape in sleep
A healthcare provider can offer emergency contraception, STI testing, and forensic exams (if the incident was recent). It may take time for a survivor to
Because the survivor may wake up mid-act or only realize what happened after the fact, they may doubt their own memory or be told by the perpetrator that they "seemed into it." rape in sleep