Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-25926288-20151019010334/@comment-27094327-20151019054745

Although, Farerb, rape is generally not considered to include nonconsensual kissing. That is, however, considered a form of sexual assault. Although, under some definitions (such as that used by the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda), one could argue that that would be included. I suspect, however, that even under that definition kissing was practically not included.

On the other hand, is it morally as reprehensible? I'd say perhaps so. Someone forcibly groping or kissing someone should understand that it could well be just as traumatizing and hurtful as forcible sexual intercourse.