Groping when I said no

[savingshoes]

My breasts have been quite painful for a few days now and I told my partner. We were going to bed and he started tickling me and then poking my breasts.
I was already laughing because he'd been tickling me but I told him to stop poking my breasts. He ignored me and I pushed his hands away, stopped laughing and told him no again. He continued and I got quite pushy with his hands which he commented on and I said no again.
It ended up in an argument, I told him it wasnt appropriate, no means no and I demanded an apology. Instead he told me that I do worse things that that to him, I am being manipulative and refused to acknowledge any wrong doing.
The next day... he behaves as if nothing's happened. I havent brought it up again but I am really lost. Was I being dramatic? Should I have just got out of bed until he'd calmed down so it didnt continue happening?

Perhaps reciprocate by grabbing and poking his testes. See what he thinks

He was way out of order. He’d be sleeping elsewhere until he’d fucking understood and sincerely apologised, if he were my partner.

But really, the fact that he’s too thick or too entitled to see the issue means he’d not be my partner for long. Cannot stand that attitude in men.

You need to have a proper talk with him. Explain how you felt and how seriously you take it.

If he does anything other than apologise and promise never to do it again, (and stick to that) consider very carefully what future you guys have.

He was basically sexually assaulting you.
You said no, he carried on.
Why would you ever want to be with him again? Ever. End it .

Oh dear. He reacted in a very self-defensive way didn't he? As though it was your fault that he was groping you. Please do not accept any responsibility for his behaviour. Keep a diary of your communications. You may need it. It is categorically Sexual Assault. Sexual Assault is a crime.