Table 2. Type of Coercion Used by Assailant to Force Sex Among Women Who Experienced Forced Sexual Initiationa.
| Type of Coercion Used | Estimated Women in United States, No. (%) |
|---|---|
| Any form | 2 800 642 (83.6) |
| Verbal pressure | 1 868 474 (56.4) |
| Partner larger or older | 1 670 892 (50.0) |
| Physically held down | 1 544 475 (46.3) |
| Physical threat | 885 850 (26.5) |
| Physically harmed | 837 366 (25.1) |
| Given a drug | 736 554 (22.0) |
| Threatened to end relationship | 539 475 (16.2) |
a
Respondents could provide multiple answers.