Sexual bullying among girls: We need to take it seriously
In an online petition launched by Chanel Contos in February, thousands of women have now disclosed instances of sexual harrassment and assault when at school parties. The petition's author was calling for sexual consent to be taught better, and earl.....»»
Helping non-clinical staff identify problematic sexual behaviors among children
Identifying unusual and potentially harmful behaviors in children is vital to providing appropriate interventions, according to Penn State researchers. A Penn State research team partnered with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to develop an easy-.....»»
The ultimate Y2K gift guide for millennials and teens alike
We've put together a list of our favorite Y2K-inspired items, from butterfly clips and flip phone mirrors to Lisa Frank and more. The Y2K revival is still going strong, with a Coperni CD-player bag on the way, a musical remake of Mean Girls due.....»»
Girls less likely to be diagnosed with special educational needs—new research
The point when a child with special educational needs (SEN) is diagnosed is an important moment in their lives......»»
Gender-based violence: Teaching about its root causes is necessary to address it
In 2022, 184 women and girls were killed by violence in Canada. This number has steadily increased in each of the past three years; 148 women and girls were killed in 2019, 172 in 2020 and 177 in 2021......»»
A survey found 1 in 6 Australian men admit sexual feelings for children. So is pedophilia increasing?
One in six (or 15.1% of) Australian men aged over 18 recently surveyed said they had sexual feelings for a child or teen younger than 18 years......»»
The Ethical Slut has been called "the bible" of non-monogamy—but its sexual utopia is oversimplified
In 2022, University of Melbourne evolutionary psychologist Dr. Khandis Blake estimated that among young people, "around 4-5 percent of people might be involved in a polyamorous relationship, and about 20 percent have probably tried one.".....»»
Almost one in ten Australian men have committed a sexual offense against children, study finds
This report contains material that references child abuse. Readers may find the content confronting or disturbing......»»
Six newly discovered beetle species include one with bottle-opener shaped genitalia
Six new beetle species have been discovered in South America by researchers at the University of Copenhagen. Among them is one with a distinctively shaped sexual organ that has led the researchers to name it after global beer powerhouse Carlsberg. Ac.....»»
Omegle changed cybersex forever, for better or worse
Omegle is shutting down 14 years after its creation. Here's how the anonymous video chat site changed cybersex and sexual communication, for better or worse. Picture this. It’s 2009. You’ve just finished school and you’re head.....»»
Study: Bullying victims who feel targeted due to social characteristics may experience effects more intensely
Students who feel they have been victimized because of social characteristics such as their ethnicity or their sexuality are at additional risk of trauma, a new national US study has revealed......»»
Why we need to rethink the term "bullying"
Latest research from Flinders University has identified that the term 'bullying'—used to define a range of behaviors—is potentially jeopardizing successful and necessary prevention of harmful behavior at school. The paper, "The Confounding and Pr.....»»
"Mean Girls" trailer puts a Gen Z spin on the classic teen comedy
"Mean Girls," starring Angourie Rice and Renee Rapp, is a musical re-imagining of Tina Fey's 2004 comedy. Get ready to meet the Plastics... again. We're getting a new Mean Girls movie in 2024.The film adapts the stage musical based on Tina Fey'.....»»
The European Space Agency may have a bullying problem
Ex-employees, ESA documents, and court cases point to longstanding problems. Enlarge Alex has been passionate about space exploration since her childhood. (Pseudonyms are used, and some genders are obscured throughout t.....»»
"I blew the whistle on Meta, now I won"t work again"
Former senior staffer Arturo Béjar claims Instagram is not doing enough to protect teens from sexual harassment......»»
Boys" reading motivation continues to lag: How schools can address this problem
Children's reading skills have been declining for some time now. Apart from the known fact that boys' reading skills are worse than girls', it is also common knowledge that they are less motivated when it comes to reading. But Radboud researchers Mar.....»»
Investigators are being sent to US research base on Antarctica to look into sexual violence concerns
The watchdog office overseeing the National Science Foundation is sending investigators to Antarctica's McMurdo Station after hearing concerns about the prevalence of sexual violence at the U.S. research base......»»
How organizations can address toxic workplace cultures to tackle sexual harassment
Sexual harassment continues to be a problem in Canadian workplaces, and organizations are not doing enough to address it. A 2022 report by the Canadian Labour Congress indicates nearly one in two workers have experienced sexual harassment in the prev.....»»
Sexual harassment and stereotyping: How coastal sciences are failing women in the field
New research published in Cambridge Prisms: Coastal Futures looking at the experiences of women working in coastal sciences worldwide has unearthed important and disturbing findings......»»
Young people must negotiate risks and issues of consent for online sexual encounters, researcher says
Young people see the internet as a natural platform for their everyday romantic and sexual encounters, but at the same time, they have to weigh up the benefits against various risks and dangers. This is according to a new study from a Malmö Universi.....»»
College students in minoritized groups feel less confident about peer support in event of sexual assault, study finds
College students who identify as part of minoritized groups have more negative perceptions about how their peers might react if they were to disclose experiences of sexual violence, a recent Oregon State University study found......»»