Rape is variable in its types and definitions. It is defined by Merriam-Webster as the act of forcing someone to have sex with a person through the threat or use of violence. According to Lois Pineau, rape is best defined as nonconsensual sex involving male penetration of a woman who is not his partner (Pineau 452). There are also different types of rape which include: date rape, gang rape, statutory rape, prison rape, etc. However, Pineau's focus is on date rape and her questions about whether or not it actually happened. Rape, according to Pineau, is “non-aggravated sexual assault” or non-consensual sex that does not include physical injury or threats (Pineau 452). Pineau addresses several issues in his essay. It describes the problems that arise when trying to classify whether or not a rape actually occurred. She also argues that communicative sexuality is an effective tool in defining rape. Ideally, he is saying that women, implicitly of course, want to be raped and that they induce men to do the same. There are several issues that Pineau faces in how to determine if rape has occurred. His first argument is against the legal system. She says the courts, back then, were less likely to believe a woman's rape claim because it was difficult for the man to tell whether or not the woman was consenting to sex or not. In other words, the condemnation of the man could only occur if he knew that the woman was not consenting, but had the intention (Pineau 453). Pineau, in the present time (1989), explains that there was little to no protection against sexual assault during casual dating. It is very difficult to say whether or not the woman gave consent, regardless of her resistance to sex. However, you provided... in the middle of the paper... the communicative model of sexuality. It would give society a different view of rape. It will force people to look at the real situation rather than focus on the woman's character. This model encourages active communication, which helps clarify issues related to consent. This model will encourage men not to rape a woman if clear consent has been given. Here are some things to consider after analyzing Pineau's essay. One of the main selling points is that no one likes rape. Another factor is that sex, most of the time, is enjoyable when it is mutual between both parties. There are also some solutions to consider. The first is to teach men to have better self-control when it comes to sexual desires. Another solution is to teach women how to be proactive in decision making. Sexual acts should be non-contractual and communicative sexuality should be a norm.