A probably related, and particularly disturbing, finding comes from studies where men are shown pornographic clips depicting (fictionally) either consensual sex or rape and have their physiological arousal measured. Sober male subjects are more aroused by portrayals of consensual sex, whereas intoxicated men are aroused by both. The self-reported readiness of men to behave in ways that would constitute rape also increases with BAC. It should therefore not surprise us that when sexual assault occurs it is very common to find alcohol in the mix. Studies of convicted rapists find that anywhere
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