### Question
How does the law define sexual contact?


### Answer
Under *18 U.S.C. § 2246*, **sexual contact** is defined as:

> the intentional touching, either directly or through the clothing, of the genitalia, anus, groin, breast, inner thigh, or buttocks of any person with an intent to abuse, humiliate, harass, degrade, or arouse or gratify the sexual desire of any person

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 2246*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 109A-SEXUAL ABUSE**

