Rate My Pussu: What the Term Means and Why You Should Not Search for It

“Rate my pussu” is most likely a misspelling of two very different things. It could be a misspelling of “pussy,” in which case it refers to genitalia and the search is for adult content. Or it could be a misspelling of “pussu,” a colloquial or non-English term for a cat, in which case it is entirely innocent. Given the phrasing “rate my,” the search intent is almost certainly the former. This article explains why sharing intimate images online is a serious risk in the UK, what the law says, and where to find help if an image has been shared without consent.

The Two Meanings of “Pussu” and Why the Spelling Matters

The spelling “pussu” does not appear as a standard English word. It is closest to “puss,” which is an informal British term for a cat, or a childish term of address . It also appears in non-English contexts: in Samoan, “pusi” means cat, but is also used as a derogatory term for women’s genitalia . In Italian slang, “pussi” is recorded as an insult .

The addition of “rate my” changes the intent. Nobody asks strangers to rate their cat with the phrasing “rate my pussu” in a context where adult content is the obvious search. The most reasonable interpretation is that the term is a crude misspelling of “pussy,” and the search is for adult material.

Why You Should Not Share Intimate Images Online

If you are considering posting or sending an intimate image of yourself, the practical risks are significant and they do not disappear when you delete the image.

You cannot control where it goes. Once an image is sent, the recipient can save it, screenshot it, or share it. A 2021 study cited by the UK Safer Internet Centre found that 17% of adults who had sent an intimate image had it shared without their consent. The figure is higher for younger people.

Sextortion is a growing crime. The National Crime Agency has warned about organised crime groups targeting UK teenagers and adults. The pattern is consistent: a stranger persuades someone to send an intimate image, then threatens to share it unless they pay. The NCA’s advice is clear: do not pay, stop communicating, and report it.

The law protects you, but only after the harm is done. Under section 66B of the Sexual Offences Act 2003, inserted by the Online Safety Act 2023, it is a criminal offence to share an intimate image of someone without their consent. The offence carries a maximum penalty of two years’ imprisonment. The Crime and Policing Act 2026 strengthened the framework further, introducing a 48-hour takedown requirement and deletion orders.

But the law punishes the person who shares the image. It does not remove the image from the internet, and it does not prevent the initial distress.

If You Are Under 18, the Law Is Stricter

The Protection of Children Act 1978 makes it a criminal offence to possess, make, distribute or show anyone an indecent image of a child under 18. This offence can be committed by a child as well as an adult. The PSNI states clearly: “It is a crime for anyone to possess, make, distribute or show anyone an indecent image of a child under 18 years of age.”

If you are under 18 and you take or share an intimate image of yourself, you are creating an indecent image of a child. If someone else shares it, they are distributing one. The legal consequences can follow you into adulthood.

What to Do If an Image Has Been Shared Without Consent

If an intimate image of you has been shared or threatened, there is help available.

Report it to the police. Call 101, or 999 in an emergency. The police can investigate and, where appropriate, prosecute.

Contact the Revenge Porn Helpline. Run by the UK Safer Internet Centre, the helpline is on 0345 6000 459. It offers support and can help with takedown requests to platforms.

Use the platform’s reporting tools. Most social media platforms and messaging services have processes for reporting non-consensual intimate imagery. The Crime and Policing Act 2026 introduced a 48-hour takedown requirement for platforms, which gives you a legal lever.

Do not pay anyone who threatens you. Sextortion is a crime. Paying does not make it stop. Report it instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does “rate my pussu” mean?

It is most likely a crude misspelling of “pussy” and a request for strangers to rate an intimate image. “Pussu” is not a standard English word, but it is close to “puss,” an informal British term for a cat. In a sexual context, the term is a request for adult content, which this article does not provide or encourage.

Is it illegal to share intimate images in the UK?

Sharing an intimate image of someone without their consent is a criminal offence under section 66B of the Sexual Offences Act 2003. It carries a maximum penalty of two years in prison. If the person in the image is under 18, separate child protection laws apply.

What should I do if someone is threatening to share my intimate image?

Do not pay them. Stop communicating and report it to the police on 101. Contact the Revenge Porn Helpline on 0345 6000 459 for support and takedown help. Report the image to the platform it was posted on.

Where can I get help if an intimate image of me is online?

The Revenge Porn Helpline (0345 6000 459) is the UK’s dedicated service for this. It can help with takedown requests and offers emotional support. You can also report it to the police and to the platform hosting the image.