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In legal terms, "incapacity" refers to a state where a person cannot make a reasoned decision or communicate their will. Sleep is a primary form of incapacity.
To prevent sleep-related sexual assault, individuals can take steps such as: rape in sleep
Because the victim is asleep, they are physically and mentally incapable of giving consent.
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: If you suspect you or a partner has sexsomnia, it is essential to consult a sleep specialist through organizations like the American Academy of Sleep Medicine Protecting Yourself and Others This campaign contains mentions of [specific trauma type]
This research focuses on the victimization of individuals who are asleep or in a state of sleep inertia. Blaming rape on sleep: A psychoanalytic intervention
Understanding Sleep-Facilitated Sexual Assault and "Sexsomnia" If you feel triggered, resources are available at [Link]