Students Give Hope for a Better Sexual Ethos on Campus
Notre Dame students stand up to decrease the sexual-assault carbon footprint.
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Why We Need Not Fear the Fairy Tale
These stories were written not to trick children into dangerous situations, but to teach lessons of caution.
Nepal Bans Online Pornography, and Other Notes from the Week
Catch up on all the news you might have missed with our handy summary of the week’s top stories.
Taylor Swift's Much-Anticipated Poem Is Definitely Worth Reading
From 'British Vogue,' here it is.
Why I’m Not Seeing ‘Wonder Wheel’—Even If Kate Winslet and Justin Timberlake Are In It
Feeling helpless toward the sexual assault crisis, I realized there was something I could do.
Droves of Women Suffering Depression from The Pill—and Other Notes from the Week
Catch up on all the news you might have missed with our handy summary of the week’s top stories.
For Me, an Assault Survivor, the #MeToo Campaign Isn’t Like Other Social Media Activism
I did what I thought I could never do.
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Here’s What It Was Like to Tell My Boyfriend About My Sexual Assault
As more Weinstein stories come to light, I’m reminded of my own healing.
Taylor Swift's Trial Makes An Important Point About How Women React in the Moment of Assault
She won her sexual assault trial, despite her smile being used against her.
Reporting My Sexual Assault Was the Hardest Thing I’ve Ever Done, But It Was Worth It
This is one woman’s story.
Kesha’s New Song ‘Praying’ Is Exactly How I Felt After Sexual Assault
Halfway through the first verse, I was already tearing up.
How Sexual Assault Became 'Normal'—Even Before Bachelor Hookups and Cosby Trials
Not in a good way, or even an inevitable way.
Nightmare Hookup Turned Alleged Assault Shuts Down Bachelor Spinoff—and Other Notes from the Week
Catch up on all the news you might have missed with our handy summary of the week’s top stories.
After Experiencing the Hookup Culture, I Can Believe the Stat that 1 in 5 Women Are Raped
While others debated the fine print, I lived it.
If You Think Porn Is Just Harmless Fantasy, This Will Make You Think Again
Let’s stop perpetuating myths.
Whoa, ‘Call the Midwife’ Is Putting a Spotlight on FGM (and Its Timing Couldn’t Be Better)
Female genital mutilation is still a problem today.
Fighting Sexual Assault Requires Us to Acknowledge Male-Female Differences
We’re living in an age where keeping women safe is ‘sexist.’
How Objectifying Social Media Affects Girls’ Body Image More Than You Think
Growing research is showing the effects of our ‘misinformation age’ on body image.
When the ‘Fifty Shades Darker’ Ads Give You Disturbing Flashbacks, You Know Something’s Wrong
Why the latest ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ movie isn’t in my Valentine’s Day plans
Sex Trafficking Spikes Around the Super Bowl, But It’s a Year-Round Scourge
An expert offers tips for prevention.
Here's What the Women's March Was Like for Pro-Life Feminists
Pro-life feminists rebuff backlash, find common ground at Women's March.
How I Came to Realize My Rape Wasn't My Fault
"I now wonder if my rapist was counting on my internal guilt and self-loathing to keep me silent."
Yes, 2016 Was a Bad Year for Sexual Assault, But Here’s Why I’m Feeling Hopeful
I’m heartened that we’re talking about it, that we’re investigating it, and that it’s being demonized.