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.....»»
How funnel-web spiders practice safe sex
The complex mating rituals of the Sydney funnel-web spider have now been described in detail for the first time, with sexual routines including leg and body vibrations and female lifting, filling a missing link in the study of spiders......»»
"Sexome" bacteria could help identify sex criminals
In her first publication in the journal Forensic Science International, Ms. Ruby Dixon demonstrated that bacteria can be transferred between a male and female during sexual intercourse and there is a possibility that bacterial colonies may be unique.....»»
Study: Spanish courts hand down milder sentences for rapes if they are committed by the victim"s partner or ex-partner
Just four years ago, the Spanish Supreme Court pointed out in a ruling that there is no such thing as a "conjugal debt." In other words, a woman is not obliged to satisfy her husband's sexual needs. It may come as a surprise that this point still nee.....»»
Math teachers hold a bias against girls when the teachers think gender equality has been achieved, says study
Math teachers who believe women no longer face discrimination tend to be biased against girls' ability in math. This is what we found through an experiment we conducted with over 400 elementary and middle school math teachers across the United States.....»»
Opinion: When employers reward "ideal" workers, gender equality suffers
UK deputy prime minister Dominic Raab recently resigned following the publication of a report into workplace complaints about his conduct, including bullying allegations. But this element of his behavior wasn't the only concerning workplace problem h.....»»
Research reveals how voters view politicians accused of sexual harassment
Alleged misconduct generally reduces public support for political candidates, but many people would still vote for someone accused of sexual harassment, according to a new paper in the journal Electoral Studies from Queen Mary University of London an.....»»
Quack "aphrodisiac" from lizard a hit in Pakistan
In a clamorous bazaar, hot-blooded Pakistani men seek a cold-blooded cure for their sexual ills—freshly rendered lizard fat, marinated in scorpion oil and garnished with filaments of a fiery red spice......»»
Female victims of gender violence: How do experiences of the justice system affect their self-esteem?
In Spain, 11% of women over the age of 16 have experienced physical violence by their partner or ex-partner at some point in their lives. Sexual violence has been suffered by 8.9%, and 31.9% have reported being subjected to psychological violence. An.....»»
New insights into the evolutionary phylogeny of the ciliate order Sessilida
Ciliated protists represent one of the most primitive lineages of eukaryotes, with nuclear dimorphism, a distinctive sexual process (conjugation), and extensive genome rearrangements. Sessilida, among diverse ciliate lineages, is the only group conta.....»»
Dodging justice: Characteristics of repeat child sex offenders
Many crimes are obvious, with those responsible soon apprehended, but with most sexual abuse (including child sexual abuse) remaining unreported or undetected, Griffith University researchers have investigated the characteristics of repeat offenders.....»»
Ethical non-monogamy: What to know about these often misunderstood relationships
Imagine Sarah and John have been in a monogamous relationship for five years. Although they love each other, Sarah, who is bisexual, has recently started feeling an attraction to her coworker, Andrea. This has led to several sexual encounters, leavin.....»»
Unsupportive workplaces forcing women out of STEM careers
Women pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and math are still fighting an uphill battle in Australian workplaces, despite a spike in girls studying STEM subjects in schools and universities......»»
Sexual restraint during dating years linked to strong marriages
For many young adults, single life in American culture has become synonymous with sexual experimentation in both committed romantic dating relationships and casual sexual hook-ups. However, most single adults in the United States today still desire t.....»»
FBI and others urge Meta to halt encryption plans, citing child abuse risk
Global task force claims tech firms "blindfold themselves to child sexual abuse." Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Olemedia) The long-running battle over encryption between tech companies and law enforcement continues, wi.....»»
Meta plan to make Facebook messages more secure faces law enforcement backlash
Global task force claims tech firms "blindfold themselves to child sexual abuse." Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Olemedia) The long-running battle over encryption between tech companies and law enforcement continues, wi.....»»
Apple TV+ "Mythic Quest" actor F. Murray Abraham exited series after sexual misconduct claims
Producers of the Apple TV+ comedy "Mythic Quest" were forced to let F. Murray Abraham go after sexual misconduct claims, which explains his character's absence in season 3.F. Murray Abraham in 'Mythic Quest'"Mythic Quest" is a comedy series from co-c.....»»
Losing faith in evangelicalism: Sexual "purity" and lack of conversion key issues
The impossible imperative of conversion and the unsustainable ideal of sexual purity and marriage are two of the main reasons why young Quebec adults born to parents who had converted to evangelicalism are deserting the religion and leaving the commu.....»»
Only one in three girls makes it to secondary school in Senegal: Here"s why and how to fix it
Senegal has a young population, with about half of its 18 million people aged below 19. This indicates a potentially high demand for education. Of those aged six to 11, however, 41% are out of school. In the age group 12 to 18, 43% aren't in school......»»
Researchers find comprehensive sex education reduces homophobia, transphobia
Can a school-based sexual health education program that effectively reduces the risk of unintended pregnancy and STIs also decrease homophobia and transphobia?.....»»
Many girls quit sports due to clothing concerns, shows new study
New research, showing gendered school sports uniforms play a "major role" in high dropout rates of teenage girls in sport, has already broken boundaries to help remove rigid policies. This means that skirts no longer need to be worn in women's Englis.....»»