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Have you been sexually assaulted by another man? Or an attempt made?

None of us were there nor have you provided details to any specific case. It's hard to answer not knowing specifics. But as stated if someone uses more force than necessary to defend themselves they can be arrested.

Let's say that Joe is being sexually assaulted by Steve. He fights back and subdues Steve but then in his rage he brutally beats him when he had the opportunity to leave after subduing him. Well now Joe can be arrested for assault or any number of charges. That same thing could happen if a man assaulted a woman and she used disproportionate force. Or a man who fought back a woman sexually assaulting him.

Self defense isn't a get out of jail free card.

If you have an issue with something you were charged with talk to a lawyer. If it's a friend, he needs to talk to a lawyer.
Well obviously Joe would be in the wrong when he continues to beat on Steve after Steve is no longer a threat. However, I don't see why Joe would be charged if he were to stop once Steve stops. After all, the intent of self defense is not to kill, not to injure, but to stop. If you're intent is to stop than it clearly would be a case of self defense, I would think. To continue to beat on an attacker after they're no longer a threat would show that your intent goes beyond stopping them which would cross the line so that it would no longer be self defense but excessive force.

Self defense isn't supposed to be a get out of jail free card. Its supposed to be a not go to jail in the first place card. Self defense is a right and therefore it shouldn't get you thrown in jail any more than exercising any other right such as breathing.