ANSWERS TO EXERCISE 11: Childhood Trauma Boys who were abused by males will become gay There's no evidence to support this claim; early sexual experiences do not necessarily define someone's adult sexual orientation, though being prematurely exposed to sex may cause confusion later. If a boy was aroused, erect, or had an orgasm during the abuse, it means that he liked it and that it wasn't abuse Many victims are aroused, erect, or even achieve orgasm when they are abused, but this does not mean that they enjoyed it, nor does it mean that they weren't abused. The physiological responses of erection and orgasm can happen even in coercive, humiliating, or frightening experiences. This often creates a great deal of shame or confusion for survivors. Boys are abused by adult homosexuals Most child sexual abuse is perpetrated by men who are heterosexual and do not find sex with other men at all attractive. Many child molesters abuse both boys and girls. Also, girls and women perpetrate sexual abuse against boys. Children are most likely to be abused by a stranger 75-95% of offenders are known to the victim and are often related to the child. Rainbow Access Initiative is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. These materials were produced through a grant from the New York State Department of Health. You may not use them without the written permission of Rainbow Access Initiative, Inc. Permission may be obtained by contacting the Director.