I feel that many readers forget that Mat is not honest with himself in his thoughts.That is why they get the feeling of rape.
On several occasions, he admits that he is only on the reverse side of the "hunt" he has done himself in the past. If Mat was raped, then he would admit that he had forced women to sex before.
This. 100% this. If it were truly such a harrowing experience for Mat, then why is he so upset with the gholam for murdering Tylin?
The Tylin Thing (CoS Spoilers)
in Wheel of Time Books
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This. 100% this. If it were truly such a harrowing experience for Mat, then why is he so upset with the gholam for murdering Tylin?