Summary
The claim that 54% of women ejaculate during rape is false and harmful, as physiological responses during sexual assault are involuntary and do not imply consent or pleasure.
Summary:
A user on X (formerly Twitter) made a claim saying 54% of women ejaculate during rape. The claim was derived from a post about a rape game by Coralie Alison, an X user. The claim was further used to glorify sexual violence by way of depicting that rape is pleasurable. However, NFM’s research and correspondence with experts reveal that the idea that 54% of women ejaculate during rape is false. Only 5% of these involuntary responses are influenced by biological factors.
Claim
On April 11, 2025, Miladyzuma posted a response to a tweet by Coralie Alison, which celebrates the victory that a game promoting rape was pulled. Muladyzuma’s response to the post states that “54% of women ejaculate during rape.” The claim has 2.5k comments, 2.4k reposted, 2.7k likes, and 9.9 million views. Such a claim tends to justify sexual violence and misrepresent a survivor’s pain.
NFM Checks
Rape is a type of sexual assault involving sexual intercourse, or other forms of sexual penetration, carried out against a person without their consent. The act may be carried out by physical force, coercion, abuse of authority, or against a person who is incapable of giving valid consent, such as one who is unconscious, incapacitated, or below the legal age.
Rape is a violent and traumatic experience that can have a profound impact on a person’s physical and emotional well-being.
During any form of sexual assault or trauma, the body’s physiological responses can vary. Some people may experience a release of fluid, which is attributed to stress response and physical stimulation. The body’s stress response can cause involuntary physical reactions. Physical stimulation can lead to a release of fluid, which may be misconstrued as arousal or enjoyment. A person’s body may respond in ways that seem contradictory to their experience, and this does not imply consent or enjoyment.
According to Avonhealthcare, while research on orgasm during rape is limited, some studies suggest that around 5% of rape survivors who report their experience also describe experiencing arousal or orgasm. Although, it does not mean they are not assaulted.
Additionally, according to Science by Rainn.org, the human body can react to sexual stimulation even in traumatic situations. Just like a man may get an erection or ejaculate during an assault, a woman’s body can respond with lubrication or even what some researchers call “female ejaculation.” This is a reflex, not a choice.
The body’s autonomic nervous system (which controls involuntary actions) may trigger these responses even when the brain is in distress or fear. This is similar to how someone may cry, freeze, or urinate when scared — it’s not under conscious control.
For more clarity, NFM consulted a gynaecologist, Dr Favour Igbanigbor. She explains that people react at some point during rape when they get stimulated, but it does mean it is consensual.
“Rape is rape,” she said. “It is just the human body naturally reacting but has no connection with emotional pleasure, as it leaves them traumatised.”
Social media users reactions
The claim by Miladyzuma has generated various reactions online, with many X users responding indifferently.
“You realise that is just a natural body response and not an indication the sex was wanted right?” Finngalkn commented.
“Reaction to stimuli is not an indication of consent nor pleasure in the situation,” FlowerElbows stated.
“Even if it happens, it is biological, and victims should not feel guilty for it. And you should know some of the rape victims are also little boys and men. What are you trying to imply with this bullshit?” ArzyOzbennn counter-explained.
Conclusion
The claim that “54% of women ejaculate during rape” is not only scientifically unfounded but dangerously misleading. There is no credible, peer-reviewed research supporting this statistics. Suggesting that a woman “enjoyed” rape because of ejaculation is a form of victim-blaming, and it contributes to a culture where survivors feel silenced or shamed.
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