The Legal Consequences of 'Stealthing' During Sex

A man in the Netherlands has been convicted of "stealthing" and sentenced to three months probation and a fine. Stealthing is when a person removes or tampers with a condom without their sexual partner's consent. It can lead to unwanted pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, and psychological trauma. California is the only state in the US to prohibit stealthing, but other states have proposed similar bills. The question of whether stealthing is considered rape is central to the discussion, and it is restricted in several countries around the world.