what does the "sexual abuse" mean exactly??

Answer 1

Abuse of a sexual nature such as rape, incest, fondling, and indecent exposure. Sexual abuse can cause various physical and emotional problems including lack of self-esteem, self-destructive behavior, anxiety, and depression.
webcenter.health.webmd.netscape.com/content/article/45/1663_51211

any act of a sexual nature performed in a criminal manner, as with a child or with a nonconsenting adult, including rape, incest, sodomy, oral copulation, and penetration of genital or anal opening with a foreign object; also included are lewd and lascivious acts with a child or any sexual act which could be expected to irritate, trouble or offend a child performed by one motivated by an abnormal sexual interest in children, as well as acts related to sexual exploitation of children ...
www.mercksource.com/pp/us/cns/cns_hl_dorlands.jspzQzpgzEzzSzppdocszSzuszSzcommonzSzdorlandszSzdorlandzSzdmd_a_04zPzhtm

A type of maltreatment that refers to the involvement of the child in sexual activity to provide sexual gratification or financial benefit to the perpetrator, including contacts for sexual purposes, molestation, statutory rape, prostitution, pornography, exposure, incest, or other sexually exploitative activities.
www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cb/dis/ncands98/glossary/glossary.htm

The infliction of sexual assault, sexual harassment and all forms of illegal sexual activity such as molestation, rape and carnal knowledge.
www.disability.qld.gov.au/publications/abusepolicy/glossary_bklt.cfm

unlawful forced sexual contact or intercourse.
www.nationaltcc.org/tcc/

It is estimated that 90 percent of special needs children have been sexually abused in some fashion. This includes boys, girls and even infants and toddlers. Sexual abuse ranges from children witnessing adult sexual behavior, fondling, sodomy and intercourse. The child's relationship to the perpetrator, the method by which the perpetrator gained the child's trust and the type and duration of the abuse result in varying reactions from the children. ...
chfs.ky.gov/dcbs/dpp/GLOSSARY+OF+ADOPTION+TERMS.htm

Any act of a sexual nature upon or with a child. The act may be for the sexual gratification of the perpetrator or a third party. This would, therefore, include not only anyone who actively participated in the sexual activity, but also anyone who allowed or encouraged it.
www.bccsb.org/definitions.html

For the purpose of this encyclopedia includes rape and child abuse.
www.embassy.org.nz/encycl/s4encyc.htm

Sexual abuse is the involvement of a child, with or without the child's consent, with an adult (or age-appropriate adolescent) within or without the family in sexual behaviour designed for the gratification of the adult or older adolescent who has charge of the child, whether heterosexual or homosexual. Rape-when sexual behaviour is coupled with violence, i. e. by force. Incest-within family relationships forbidden by the law. ...
www.polity.org.za/html/govdocs/white_papers/social97gloss.html

Any sexual activity involving an employee, agent or contractor and a patient Example: Kissing, hugging, stroking, or fondling with sexual intent; oral sex or sexual intercourse, request or suggestion or encouragement by staff for performance of sex with the employee him/herself or with another patient
www.uth.tmc.edu/uth_orgs/hcpc/procedures/volume2/chapter1/patient_focused_support-12.htm

occurs when a person within a ministerial role of leadership (lay or clergy, pastor, educator, counselor, youth leader, or other position of leadership) “engages in sexual contact or sexualized behavior with a congregant, client, employee, student, staff member, coworker, or volunteer.” (2004 Book of Resolutions, p. 150-51)
www.gcsrw.org/ethics/definitions.htm

means, with regard to:
www.policy.okdhs.org/ch2/340_2/340-2-3/CHP_2340232_Definitions.htm

Engaging in sexual contact or sexual penetration with a child as defined by the Michigan Penal Code.
www.carehouse.org/mandated-reporter/glossary.asp

sexual assault: a statutory offense that provides that it is a crime to knowingly cause another person to engage in an unwanted sexual act by force or threat; "most states have replaced the common law definition of rape with statutes defining sexual assault"
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Sexual abuse is physical or psychological abuse or harm that involves sexual behavior. Most forms of sexual abuse are crimes in most countries.Forms of sexual abuse include rape, indecent assault and psychological. It can carry far in to the victims life, even to the point where they become sexual predators themselves. This is most commonly called "The Trickle Down Effect".
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sexual_abuse

Answer 2

If by sexual peak you mean ability to perform or get a lot out of a sex act, honestly I think it varies. Men experience their peak somewhere between 18-22, just in time to mess up concentration for college. While women reach their maximum sexual velocity between 35 and 40, right about the time that men start losing theirs…nice. Is this God's idea of a cruel joke? I THINK SO! Sexual Peak just means that a person will engage in sexual behavior with a higher frequency than at any other age.

Answer 3

aside from the obvious (like rape), it's any act of sexual nature that offends you and it's not limited to strangers. it may also involve people you love and love you back (or at least you may think that he/she loves you).

anything and everything is ok between two people or more as long as no one disagrees. having said this if you're having sex with your partner and he/she does anything that makes you feel uncomfortable (not limited to rough sex, bonding, cutting or anything dangerous or violent), that act would be abuse.

at the same time, if you enjoyed it, it may be ok for you. then again if you notice that he/she enjoys your pain (not arousal pain), it would be considered an abuse of sexual nature even if you liked it. as a matter of fact you might be risking your life in the worst case scenario.

of course sometimes a victim thinks he/she enjoyed an act because he/she is young or naive. in this case even if you think that you enjoyed an act, that act is abuse. unfortunately i speak of the latter from experience.

Answer 4

Sexual abuse (also referred to as molestation) is defined as the forcing of undesired sexual acts by one person to another. The term incest is defined as sexual abuse between family members, and the euphemism "bad touch" is sometimes used to describe such abuse.(Renvoizé 1982)

Different types of sexual abuse involve:

Non-consensual, forced physical sexual behavior such as rape or sexual assault
Psychological forms of abuse, such as verbal sexual behavior or stalking.
The use of a position of trust for sexual purposes.

Answer 5

Sexual abuse is basically someone doing or acting in a manner that you are not comfortable in participating. If you are pressured or touched in a manner that makes you feel you do not want to particpate then it is abusive.

Answer 6

If an adult, especially a member of your family (but not only family), inappropriately touches or has sex with a child , that is sexual abuse.

Answer 7

If someone touches or says something in an unwanted or uncalled for sexual manner, it can be considered 'sexual abuse.'

Answer 8

when u r forced to have sex or sexual contact without consent. when u r coerced..into sex.. or too young to give consent and have sex. taken advantage of sexually.... have sex under the threat of fear.. or other negative force, to name a few explanations

Answer 9

Nowadays?
Anything from mooning someone to violent rape

Answer 10

unwanted and unsolicitated forced sex upon a person that does not want it.

rape,molestation,sadistic, things like that.