My consent was different
“Stealthing” is the term used to describe the act of removing a condom during sexual intercourse without the partner’s consent.
This behavior is considered a form of sexual assault and has sparked growing legal and social debate. The origins of this practice, and of the term itself, are relatively recent, but the phenomenon has profound legal and moral implications.
While the practice may have existed before, the term stealthing emerged into the public and academic lexicon in the early 2000s. The term has been used primarily online and in forums dedicated to discussing sexual experiences.
The practice received widespread media and academic attention with the publication of an article by legal scholar Alexandra Brodsky in the Columbia Journal of Gender and Law. Brodsky explored the legal and moral implications of stealthing, defining it as a form of sexual assault and arguing for the need for stronger legal protections for victims.
Women’s rights organizations and other advocacy groups have launched campaigns to educate the public about the risks and implications of stealthing.
Growing public awareness and discussion of stealthing has led to greater recognition of the need for clear and informed consent in all sexual interactions.
The term “stealthing” and the practice it describes are relatively recent in public and academic discourse. However, the legal and moral implications of this form of sexual violence are significant. Growing awareness and debate surrounding stealthing have led to greater recognition of the need for legal protections and a clear definition of consent in sexual violence laws. Continued discussion and legislation on this issue are essential to protect victims and prevent further abuse.