What Coronavirus Can Teach Us About Consent
As we navigate interactions with strangers and loved ones amidst a public health crisis, it's more important than ever to define and assert our boundaries.
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My Year of Relearning “Yes”
In her desire to love and be loved, Kerry Neville often felt like she had to say yes when she meant no. Until the day she discovered the true meaning of consent.
Hulk Hogan V. Gawker is More Than Just a Freedom of the Press Issue
If Gawker prevails, the real loser in this case will be victims of revenge porn
Netflix’s ‘Jessica Jones’ Is a Crash Course on Consent
This unprecedented new series exploring rape culture—with our Marvel superhero forever locked in battle with the insidious villain who violated her—is needed now more than ever.
Must-Read Links: Jan Hooks, “Consensual” Sex, Eloise IRL + More
The most compelling stories from our favorite sources.
Did a Jane Doe Just Deal Campus Rape Culture a Huge Blow?
A horrific case of sexual assault at the University of Oregon has shone a spotlight on the egregious lack of privacy laws protecting college medical records.
How Helpful Are Those Rape Tips?
Women are bombarded with ways WE can prevent sexual assault. But as Kate Harding shows us, in this exclusive excerpt from ‘Asking For It,’ there’s something inherently wrong with that.
Must-Read Links Roundup: “Broad City,” Consent, Ferguson’s Corruption
The most compelling stories from our favorite sources.
Returning to the Scene of a Campus Rape
A writer speaks about her assault and the ‘Wild’-like book it inspired at the school that failed to help her when she needed it most.
Sex Can Be Complicated. Consent Is Not
"The Mindy Project’s" anal sex episode offers an excellent lesson in "Yes Means Yes.” And right now, we need all the educating we can get.