What does Coercion mean?

When dangerous people make “no” feel impossible, it’s not confusion—it’s the psychology of coercion at work. If saying no to sex feels unsafe, or you’re having sex to avoid conflict, keep the peace, or “prove” your love, you may be experiencing sexual coercion, not intimacy. This episode breaks down how coercive partners use fear, pressure, guilt, and emotional blackmail to override your ability to consent. You’ll learn how coercion works in real relationships, why it’s so easy to miss while you