USDOJ: Office on Violence Against Women. Rape Myths and Facts | Roger Williams University. Myth: Rape is caused by lust or uncontrollable sexual urges and the need for sexual gratification. Fact: Rape is an act of physical violence and domination that is not motivated by sexual gratification. Myth: Once a man gets sexually aroused, he can't just stop.
Fact: Men do not physically need to have sex after becoming sexually excited. Moreover, they are still able to control themselves after becoming aroused. Myth: Women often lie about rape or falsely accuse someone of rape. Fact: Statistical studies indicate false reports make up two percent or less of the reported cases of sexual assault. This figure is approximately the same for other types of crimes. Myth: Women provoke sexual assault by their appearance. Fact: Rapists do not select their victims by their appearance. Myth: Sexual assault is a topic that only concerns women, and men do not have to be concerned about sexual assault. Myth: If a woman really did not want to be raped, she could fight off her attacker. RAINN | Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network | RAINN: The nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization.One of “America’s 100 Best Charities" —Worth magazine.