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 relationship norms affected by social media
Men and women often have differing views around the expected norms for romantic relationships, consent and sexual activity, and the messages and images they consume on social media may play a role in shaping those perceptions, according to a new stud.....»»
Some animal species can survive successfully without sexual reproduction
In the framework of an international research project, a team of scientists have demonstrated for the first time that asexual reproduction can be successful in the long term. The animal they studied is the beetle mite Oppiella nova. Until now, the su.....»»
Blizzard Activision execs subpoenaed by SEC over handling of abuse allegations
The SEC is currently investigating Activision Blizzard's handling of sexual harassment and workplace discrimination allegations......»»
Leaving by staying: Dispersal decisions of young giraffes
Dispersal, the process where animals reaching sexual maturity move away from family, is important for maintaining genetic diversity and is key to the long-term persistence of natural populations. For most animals, this involves having to make risky j.....»»
Facebook has known for a year and a half that Instagram is bad for teens despite claiming otherwise
Facebook officials had internal research in March 2020 showing that Instagram—the social media platform most used by adolescents—is harmful to teen girls' body image and well-being but swept those findings under the rug to continue conducting bus.....»»
Survey: 4 in 10 people would have sex with a robot
In a survey of over 1,200 people, Tidio found that roughly 42 percent of respondents said they would have sex with a robot. Males are more receptive to the idea, with 48 percent saying they would engage in sexual intercourse with a humanoid robot. On.....»»
Survey says: Four in 10 people would have sex with a robot
In a survey of over 1,200 people, Tidio found that roughly 42 percent of respondents said they would have sex with a robot. Males are more receptive to the idea, with 48 percent saying they would engage in sexual intercourse with a humanoid robot. On.....»»
Leaked documents show Facebook understands how harmful Instagram is to teenage girls
Leaked Facebook documents obtained by the Wall Street Journal show that the social network has spent the last few years examining the effects Instagram has on younger users' mental health. The company has long insisted that social media can positivel.....»»
Instagram says it"s working on body image issue after report details "toxic" effect on teen girls
Instagram says it's looking at new ways to discourage users from focusing on their physical appearance after The Wall Street Journal revealed that Facebook researchers have repeatedly found that the photo-sharing platform is toxic for teen girls......»»
COVID Vaccines Show No Signs of Harming Fertility or Sexual Function
The novel coronavirus, in contrast, can disrupt both things in unvaccinated men and women -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Chinese prosecutors drop sexual assault case against former Alibaba employee
Police in China have released a former Alibaba employee accused of sexually assaulting a co-worker after prosecutors found that his act of "forcible indecency" did not constitute a crime......»»
This Week in Apps: OnlyFans bans sexual content, SharePlay delayed, TikTok questioned over biometric data collection
Welcome back to This Week in Apps, the weekly TechCrunch series that recaps the latest in mobile OS news, mobile applications and the overall app economy. The app industry continues to grow, with a record 218 billion downloads and $143 billion in.....»»
We Built a CSAM System Like Apple"s - the Tech Is Dangerous
An anonymous reader writes: Earlier this month, Apple unveiled a system that would scan iPhone and iPad photos for child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The announcement sparked a civil liberties firestorm, and Apple's own employees have been expressin.....»»
New method to detect and visualize sperm cells recovered from forensic evidence
One of the most valuable forms of forensic evidence in cases of male-perpetrated sexual assault is the presence of semen, either in the form of stains left behind on items or on swabs collected from victims after an offense. To confirm that semen is.....»»
Bullying: Kids not likely to defend random classmates
As elementary students anxiously return to school, they will become reacquainted with teachers, manage their class schedules and try not to forget their locker combination......»»
Research aims to enhance justice experience of sexual violence victims
Deakin University criminologist Dr. Mary Iliadis has uncovered more meaningful ways to include sexual violence victims in criminal justice systems. Her research has been extensively consulted in the lead-up to the development of policy reforms in Nor.....»»
"Apple"s Device Surveillance Plan Is a Threat To User Privacy -- And Press Freedom"
The Freedom of the Press Foundation is calling Apple's plan to scan photos on user devices to detect known child sexual abuse material (CSAM) a "dangerous precedent" that "could be misused when Apple and its partners come under outside pressure from.....»»
Apple’s CSAM detection tech is under fire — again
Apple has encountered monumental backlash to a new child sexual abuse imagery (CSAM) detection technology it announced earlier this month. The system, which Apple calls NeuralHash, has yet to be activated for its billion-plus users, but the technolog.....»»
Apple feature designed to protect children by scanning images kicks up controversy
In the most recent iOS 15 preview, Apple rolled out some features that have many privacy advocates, including the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) crying "backdoor." The features are part of Apple's effort to crack down on Child Sexual Abuse Mate.....»»
Apple Says It Will Reject Government Demands To Use New Child Abuse Image Detection System for Surveillance
Apple defended its new system to scan iCloud for illegal child sexual abuse materials (CSAM) on Monday during an ongoing controversy over whether the system reduces Apple user privacy and could be used by governments to surveil citizens. From a repor.....»»