Valentines day adds immense pressure on people for many reasons. Proving your love, jealousy and contempt for those in relationships, the pressure to "be my valentine", the feeling of loneliness and depression. Domestic/sexual violence increases drastically during the valentines season. So I want each and everyone of you to remember that you are not alone and you do not owe anyone anything. Just because you go on a date with someone does not mean you owe them something in return. Just because they are your partner does not mean you need to prove your love to them. You are entitled to say NO! I also want to stress the importance of consent... Silence is NOT consent. Ignoring advances is NOT consent. It is ok to say NO to someone it does not matter if they are a stranger, a friend, family or your partner. NO MEANS NO. If at ANY point you are uncomfortable online please block/ban/report. If at ANY point you are uncomfortable in real life please seek support and report to the necessary people.

More information about Rape Crisis England & Wales: Rape Crisis England & Wales is a feminist organisation that supports the work of Rape Crisis Centres across England and Wales. We also raise awareness and understanding of sexual violence and abuse in all its forms.

We are the national umbrella body for our network of autonomous member Rape Crisis Centres across England and Wales.