Don't be a shithead in threads about sexual assault.

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Good point.

Based on that, what’s the solution to that problem? Maybe keeping man from taking the initiative and instead letting women do it? Honest question, I can’t think of another answer.

No, the solution is for anyone to pay attention to how their partner is reacting to their advances. She doesn't have to use the word no to communicate a no, there are a metric fuck-ton of non-verbal cues that mean no, or at the very least mean slow down and ask me how I'm feeling because something's off.

EDIT: For clarity, by advances, I'm including more than just physical.

When you discuss sex, is she reacting by discussing sex openly and happily, or is she shying away? If she's shying away from discussing sex, that's a no. The opposite isn't necessarily a yes, but if she's shying away from the topic, you should drop it.

If you invite her to your home alone, is she excited to go there, or is she apprehensive? If she's apprehensive, that's a no. Again, it's not a yes if she's fine with visiting your home, but it's a no if she's not.