Ep 1: It’s Normal to Experience Some Physical Arousal During Abuse or Rape

Arousal is a physiological response, not a sign of consent or enjoyment. This episode gently unpacks the confusion, shame, and biology behind why the body sometimes responds this way - and why that doesn’t make your trauma any less real.

Resources

https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/want-to-talk/

https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/

https://www.mind.org.uk/need-urgent-help/using-this-tool/

https://www.galop.org.uk/helpline

https://thesurvivorstrust.org/if-you-need-help-now/

https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/sexual-health-services/find-a-rape-and-sexual-assault-referral-centre/

https://www.drasacs.org.uk

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