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Do you consider a male cat's method of breeding rape?

I got the idea for this question from my male kitten that is just about sexually mature. We don't have him neutered so he spends his days chasing down the other cats in our house (who are all neutered females.) It's hilarious, the females will scream as he literally tries to hop on top of them and clamp on the back of their necks with his teeth. A real charmer. So I got to thinking, the females really don't want to be mated but that doesn't deter the little sod. Is that rape? And here are the proper details of the cats mating ritual for those who don't know: The tom cat will mount the female from the rear, holding her on the back of the neck with his teeth. This biting behavior may in part be to ensure cooperation, but may also stimulate a part of the female's brain that induces ovulation. Whole male cats have barbed penises (much like a fishhook), and upon withdrawal, the female cat will often scream (whether from ecstasy or pain is questionable). (Sorry about the details in that quote, hehe.)

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