Reasons for Consenting to Unwanted Sex Scale – RCUSS

I felt that I would be jeopardizing our relationship if I did not engage in the unwanted sexual activity

As his girlfriend, I am obligated to engage in the unwanted sexual activity

He verbally pressured me to participate in the unwanted sexual behavior

He begged me to engage in the unwanted sexual activity until I could not argue anymore

I had been drinking or had consumed other types of drugs

I felt guilty for not participating in the unwanted sexual activity

I feared that I would lose my boyfriend if I did not consent to the unwanted sexual activity

I wanted to avoid tension in our relationship

I wanted to prevent my partner from losing interest in our relationship

I consented to the unwanted sexual activity to promote intimacy

I felt it was necessary to satisfy my partner’s needs

I felt that I needed to because I consented to the sexual activity before

I didn’t want to hurt my partner’s feelings

He physically would not let me leave

I didn’t want him to feel rejected

I felt that, if I consented to the unwanted sexual activity, he would like/love me

I wanted to feel accepted by my partner

He sweet talked me into it