Sexual exploitation, Sexual trauma, Sexual violence
Sexual impacts encompass direct sexual exploitation, trauma from non-consensual sexual content, and broader effects on sexual autonomy and intimate relationships. Research shows these harms disproportionately affect women and girls, with " 99% of [deepfake pornography] depicts women" (eSafety Commissioner, 2024). The trauma extends beyond immediate exploitation - victims often experience lasting impacts on their ability to form intimate relationships and maintain sexual autonomy. The digital nature means re-victimization through continued circulation, with NCMEC noting that survivors' CSAM "continues to be distributed thousands and tens of thousands of times a year, even many years after their recovery" (OJJDP, 2022).