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.....»»
Sexual assault in the metaverse is part of a bigger problem that technology alone won"t solve
As Meta (formerly Facebook) expands access to its virtual reality (VR) platform, disturbing accounts of women being sexually assaulted and harassed in its metaverse are also racking up......»»
Gender pay gap linked to unpaid chores in childhood
Young women's and girls' time spent in unpaid household work contributes to the gender pay gap, according to new research from the Universities of East Anglia (UEA), Birmingham and Brunel......»»
Under attack, global sexual health "can"t rely on US"
Religious campaigns and political interference could threaten hard-won reproductive health rights in the global South in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court decision on abortion, health advocates fear......»»
What really drives anti-abortion beliefs? Research suggests it"s a matter of sexual strategies
Many people have strong opinions about abortion—especially in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, revoking a constitutional right previously held by more than 165 million Americans......»»
This recalled honey is secretly filled with erectile dysfunction drugs, so stop eating it
Sexual enhancement products containing undeclared substances like Viagra are often recalled as they pose a life-threatening risk to some people. Shopaax issued a similar recall after US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) testing found that its Kingdo.....»»
Apple TV+ shares first trailer for children"s show "Surfside Girls"
"Surfside Girls" is a live-action series where best friends solve supernatural mysteries in their sleepy beach town, debuting August 19 on Apple TV+.'Surfside Girls' debuts on August 19 on Apple TV+The kids and family series is based on the IDW graph.....»»
Uber sued in US over sexual assault claims
The ride-hailing giant said last month that it received 998 reports of sexual assault incidents in 2020......»»
Uber sued by 550 women over sexual assault claims
The ride-hailing giant said last month that it received 998 reports of sexual assault incidents in 2020......»»
"Paper Girls" plays up a time-traveling mystery in this Prime Video trailer
If you just watch this 30-second slice of the upcoming Prime Video series, Paper Girls, you'll pick up on a few things. Four newspaper delivery girls — Erin (Riley Lai Nelet), KJ (Fina Strazza), Tiffany (Camryn Jones), and Mac (Sofia Rosinsky).....»»
Speculative accessories designed to help women protect themselves from harassment
A cup that detects drink spiking and a scrambler to block upskirting photos are among five product concepts developed by students from Brunel University to help women defend themselves from physical and sexual harassment. Read more A cup th.....»»
Social-sexual education for individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities
People with neurodevelopmental disabilities, including autism, usually want to have romantic relationships, but are often not given the tools to create them in a meaningful, safe way. This is particularly true for those with intellectual disabilities.....»»
Molecule from ancient bacteria-like cells may shed new light on sexual reproduction
A study presents the theory that egg-sperm fusion, a crucial feature of sexual reproduction in plants and animals, may have originated from an ancient form of genetic exchange that involved the fusion of bacteria-like microorganisms called archaea. T.....»»
CSAM law could force all encrypted messaging services to use Apple-style client-side scanning
A proposed new CSAM law in the UK could force all messaging companies to use the type of client-side scanning approach that Apple planned to launch to detect child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on iPhones. An amendment to the Online Safety Bill has b.....»»
UK pushing for on-device scanning for child abuse materials
Britain's government is proposing legislation that would require WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and Apple's Messages to adopt automatic scanning for child sexual abuse material.Also known in the UK as child sexual abuse and exploitation content (CSAE).....»»
Tech firms told to do better on child abuse images
The government is giving Ofcom extra powers to tackle child sexual abuse and exploitation content......»»
Stranger things are happening in Paper Girls’ new trailer
Four Paper Girls are going directly from 1988 to 2019 in the new trailer from Prime Video's upcoming original series. But getting home may be a big problem......»»
Tesla target of new lawsuit that claims racial abuse against Black workers
The alleged harassment, which occurred mostly at Tesla's California factory, included using the n-word and such terms as 'slavery' or 'plantation' or making sexual comments such as 'likes booty,' the lawsuit said......»»
Uber releases safety data: 998 sexual assault incidents including 141 rape reports in 2020
Even as its ridership was decimated by the pandemic in 2020, Uber recorded 141 reports of rape on its platform in the United States, the company disclosed in its safety report released Thursday......»»
How friends can work together to protect against unwanted sexual experiences in the first year of college
A new study from the University at Buffalo is helping researchers understand how women in their early college years can use friends-based strategies to help avoid unwanted sexual experiences......»»
Chinese man jailed for sexual assault of Alibaba employee on work trip
The woman was assaulted after being made to drink on a work trip, and then fired after going public......»»