### Comment:
What are some common misconceptions about rape?

### REPLY:
Some common misconceptions about rape include the belief that it only happens to women, that it is always committed by strangers, that it is provoked by the victim's behavior or clothing, or that it is not a severe crime. Rape can happen to anyone regardless of gender, it is often committed by someone known to the victim, it is never the victim's fault, and it is a serious crime with long-lasting physical and psychological effects.