ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Types of rapists

Okay kiddo, so let's talk about an important and serious topic - rapists. A rapist is a person who forces someone else to have sex without their permission. Now, there are different types of rapists and each one is different from the other. Let's talk about them one by one.

1. Stranger rapist: This is a person who attacks someone they do not know. They might be hiding in the bushes or waiting for someone to come along a dark street. They force the person to have sex and then run away. This is very scary and dangerous.

2. Acquaintance rapist: This is a person who knows their victim but is not a close friend or family member. They might be a classmate, neighbor, or colleague. They might force the person to have sex in a place where they feel safe, like their own home or car.

3. Date rapist: This is a type of acquaintance rapist who forces someone to have sex on a date. They might use drugs or alcohol to make the person feel dizzy or confused, so they can't say no to sex.

4. Marital rapist: This is a person who forces their spouse to have sex against their will. Just because two people are married, it doesn't mean that they have to have sex whenever one of them wants it. It's important to always ask for consent.

5. Predator rapist: This is a person who stalks their victim, learns their routines, and tricks or forces them to have sex. They might use threats or intimidation to control the person and make them afraid to tell anyone what happened.

Remember kiddo, no one deserves to be raped or forced to have sex. It's important to talk to a trusted adult or call the police if you or someone you know is being sexually assaulted. It's also important to always ask for consent before having sex with someone else, even if you're in a relationship or married to them.