The Therapy Files

We are a new podcast hosted by two therapists/counsellors. One is qualified while the other is in training. We are interested in discussing topics that matter – both inside the counselling room – issues which are commonly brought into therapy such as grief, anxiety, depression. Yet, we’re also a podcast that has a dual focus, also looking outside of the therapy room at social and political issues which effect the world around us on a daily basis such as mental health awareness and wellbeing. Published on a bi-monthly on 4th & 18th! Want to contact us? Email thetherapyfilespodcast@gmail.com

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episode 4: 23. Male Rape: A Conversation


Trigger warning: This episode comes to you with a trigger warning attached - this episode could be a challenging listen.  If you don't feel able to listen to this episode, we understand and we respect that. We believe in looking at the challenging topics and sharing important discussions.  We're feminists and we believe that that means looking at both sides of the coin.

In this episode, Callum & Craig sit down to talk about the topic of Male Rape.  This is an issue which has huge stigma around it and we want to put voice to this important topic to raise awareness of it.  In previous episodes we have spoken candidly about many feminist and women's issues issues and we have been staunchly on the side of women.  Yet, we realise that rape is something that unfortunately happens to all genders and so felt it important to look at this from the man's perspective. We touch on statistics, context in which these experiences may happen and how this might impact an individuals' sense of self and one's perception of masculinity if it has happened to you. We also cover male rape in popular culture as well as how we would work with those with experience of this in a counselling context.

References used in this episode

  1. Lowe, M. & Rogers, P. (2017) The Scope of Male Rape: A Selective Review of Research, Policy, and Practice. Journal of Aggression and Violent Behaviour.
  2. Fisher (2013). Female Perpetrated Adult Male Sexual Victimization
  3. Ornella, A. (2020) The Forgotten Victims: Exploring the Reasons Male Rape is Still Under-Represented Today. Criminology and Sociology Hull, Student Research Journal.
  4. Walker, J. Archer, J., & Davies, (2005) Effects of Rape on Men: A Descriptive Analysis.
  5. Mysterious Skin (2004) [Film]
  6. Coronation Street (2018) [TV Series]
  7. Hollyoaks (2014) [TV Series]
  8. Shawshank Redemption (1994) [Film]
  9. Oz (1997) [TV Series]
  10. Hell (2011) [Film]

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Visit the following organisations for support if you need it after listening to this episode:

  • Home | Mind
  • Samaritans | Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy | Here to listen
  • How to access mental health services - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
  • Survivors
  • Rape Crisis 
  • RAINN
  • Rape & Sexual Violence Project
  • Galop - LGBTQ+
  • LGBTQ+ Foundation 

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