Resources
Below are more resources for healing from sexual coercion and finding self love. For marital coercion specifically, I made a page just for that which you can easily share. See maritalcoercion.com for more.
FAQ
- What is Sexual Coercion?
- Why Do Victims Stay?
- Should I do couples therapy?
- What does sexual coercion look like?
- When Does 'Yes' Not Mean 'Yes'?
Step 1: Know Yourself |
Step 2: Trust Yourself |
Step 3: Love Yourself |
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Links to help you understand what's happening to you so you know you're not crazy. |
Resources to help you get grounded in who you are and what's right for you. |
Becoming your own best friend and lover
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Sexual Coercion
- A Closer Look at Sexual Coercion
- Psychological Consequences of Sexual Victimization
- Your Guide to Sexual Consent
- What is sexual coercion?
- Sexual coercion (Office on Women's Health)
- What Everyone Needs to Understand About Sexual Coercion
- What Does Sexual Coercion Look Like?
Beyond Coercion
- The 72-Hour Lie & Blue Balls
- Overbearing Ex? They Might Be Hoovering
- Greg’s Not “Emotional,” He’s Emotionally Manipulative
- How to Spot and Respond to Emotional Blackmail
- When Does Anger Become Abuse?
The Christian Perspective
- Where I Am Blog - Sexual coercion: what is it, does it happen in marriage, is it justifiable and what do we do with this information?
- Fathom Magazine - Want to ruin your sex life? Read a Christian bestseller.
- Esther Company - Exposing Destructive Perspectives and Lies about Sex in Marriage that Perpetuate Abuse
Further Help
- Fresh Start Registry - a wedding registry for divorce.
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THE HOTLINELearn more about sexual coercion (in any relationship) and get more help. Call 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) Text "START" to 88788 |
CRISIS TEXT LINEIf you’re suffering anxiety, depression, loneliness, emotional abuse… there is help. TEXT HOME to 741741 |
RAINN.ORGRainn can also offer support via phone, mobile app, or chat. You can also find many more resources on their website. Call 800.656.4673 |
Sexual Frustration
- Oprah Daily - It’s Time to Solve All That Sexual Frustration You’re Feeling
- Medical News Today - What to know about managing sexual frustration
- Priority Men's Medical - How to Deal with Sexual Frustration
- Sassy - How To Manage Sexual Frustration
- Healthline - Sexual Frustration Is Normal — Here’s How to Handle It
Always Mending
The Marital Coercion Playbook
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