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.....»»
Why it is so difficult for people to come forward with sexual assault allegations
When writer E. Jean Carroll was asked why she finally went public—after more than 25 years—to accuse then U.S. president Donald Trump of sexual assault, her response was something that countless others have thought: "Think of how many women have.....»»
YouTube suspends Russell Brand from advert income
The comedian and actor is accused of historical rape and sexual assaults, which he denies......»»
"Male soldiers can"t help themselves" is among many rape myths that need debunking
Rape myths are stereotypes and false beliefs associated with all forms of sexual assault. Popular rape myths include "she was asking for it," "good guys don't commit rape," and "women lie about being raped to ruin men's reputations.".....»»
Where was the pleasure when Anthony lost his "ass virginity" in "And Just Like That"?
'And Just Like That' season 2 episode 11 featured Anthony Marentino (Mario Cantone) losing his "ass virginity" or bottoming for the first time. But where was the sexual pleasure? Sex in real life is messy. You end up with lube or bodily fluids.....»»
Apple details reasons to abandon CSAM-scanning tool, more controversy ensues
Safety groups remain concerned about child sexual abuse material scanning and user reporting. Enlarge (credit: Leonardo Munoz/Getty) In December, Apple said that it was killing an effort to design a privacy-preserving iC.....»»
Apple faces renewed pressure to protect child safety: ‘Child sexual abuse is stored on iCloud. Apple allows it.’
Two years ago, Apple announced a number of new child safety features, including a system that would use on-device processing to scan for child sexual abuse materials. Despite the privacy-focused implementation of the feature, Apple faced enough backl.....»»
Apple provides detailed reasoning behind abandoning iPhone CSAM detection
A child safety group pushed Apple on why the announced CSAM detection feature was abandoned, and the company has given its most detailed response yet as to why it backed off its plans.Apple's scrapped CSAM detection toolChild Sexual Abuse Material is.....»»
AI-powered hate speech detection will moderate voice chat in Call of Duty
"ToxMod" will automatically flag spoken harassment, bullying, and discrimination. Enlarge (credit: Activision) On Wednesday, Activision announced that it will be introducing real-time AI-powered voice chat moderation in.....»»
Researcher combats bullying of students with disabilities
Students with disabilities are often bullied and socially excluded in school at a far greater rate than their classmates. To help teachers recognize, respond to and prevent bullying toward these students, researchers at the University of Missouri col.....»»
Research sheds light on how gender inequality in the media industry impacts job satisfaction
Research led by experts at City, University of London has found lower perceptions of gender equality and the prevalence of workplace sexual harassment negatively impact on job satisfaction in newsrooms across global regions. While sexual harassment i.....»»
Half of migrant and refugee women have been sexually harassed in Australian workplaces, study finds
In our new study, published on Tuesday, we surveyed 701 migrant and refugee women in Australia and found nearly half had experienced sexual harassment in the workplace over the past five years......»»
So, your partner watches porn. Here"s why it"s not a problem.
In any given minute, about 32,497 are watching porn in the U.S, according to Bedbible. Before the age of 18, about 93 percent of young boys and 62 percent of young girls are exposed to porn. For better or worse, porn consumption is a painfully common.....»»
The sexy, sometimes-awkward life of an audio erotica star
Porn isn't personal. Not really. People absolutely have preferences, a soup of individual fantasies and desires. But while porn performers may seem like they're gazing into a viewer's eyes as they perform sexual acts, they aren't really. They're look.....»»
Research finds teachers perceive more conflict with Black boys and the least with white girls
A team of researchers led by a Virginia Commonwealth University professor found that teachers, regardless of race, perceived the most conflict with Black boys and the least conflict with white girls in their classrooms. Teachers also perceived their.....»»
More reforms needed to improve experience of victims in sexual offense trials: Study
Improving the experience of victims in sexual offense trials has been a focus of legislative reform for more than 40 years. A study undertaken by academics at University of Wollongong (UOW) and UNSW Sydney has found that while some improvements have.....»»
Young people need more support coping with online sexual harm
Digital technologies and the internet have become a part of daily life for many young people in Canada and worldwide. While that increased connectivity brings many benefits, it can also open youth up to online harm and abuse. It is important that mea.....»»
Sports media use linked to belief in rape myths
Young men in a recent study who were regular consumers of sports media were more likely to accept rape myths, a set of false and prejudiced beliefs that can serve to excuse or downplay sexual assault......»»
5 Prime Video sci-fi shows that are perfect to watch in the summer
From Paper Girls to The Peripheral, these sci-fi shows on Prime Video are ideal to watch in the summer......»»
20% of young people who forwarded nudes say they had permission—but only 8% gave it. Why the gap?
The sending and receiving of intimate images and videos is increasingly becoming a part of people's sexual relationships—particularly for teenagers and young adults......»»
MrBeast Burger firm accuses YouTuber of "bullying"
Virtual Dining Concepts responds after MrBeast began legal action to end their partnership......»»