Sexual Assault

It is estimated that one in five women is assaulted in her life. The numbers for men are much lower, but sexual assault can happen regardless of gender or sexuality. Here we'll talk about sexual assault, hear perspectives from sexual assault survivors and get tips from experts on how to survive life after assault. You are not alone.

How to Be There for Survivors of Sexual Trauma How to Be There for Survivors of Sexual Trauma How to Be There for Survivors of Sexual Trauma How to Be There for Survivors of Sexual Trauma


Studies on sexual trauma and PTSD, in particular, have shown that social support or a lack thereof has a potent and direct impact on the...

How Vaginal Mapping Can Be a Part of Your Sexual Healing How Vaginal Mapping Can Be a Part of Your Sexual Healing How Vaginal Mapping Can Be a Part of Your Sexual Healing How Vaginal Mapping Can Be a Part of Your Sexual Healing


Vaginal Mapping is about slowing down, deep breathing, and connecting with your body through exploration. Here's how this process can help...

How to Be a Trauma-Informed Sex Partner How to Be a Trauma-Informed Sex Partner How to Be a Trauma-Informed Sex Partner How to Be a Trauma-Informed Sex Partner


Being a trauma-informed sexual partner isn’t just about interacting with people who have openly disclosed trauma. It is the mindset we need...

How Sex Toys Can Help You Reclaim Your Sexuality After Assault How Sex Toys Can Help You Reclaim Your Sexuality After Assault How Sex Toys Can Help You Reclaim Your Sexuality After Assault How Sex Toys Can Help You Reclaim Your Sexuality After Assault


By utilizing tools such as masturbation and sex toys survivors can define what sexuality and bodily agency look

What to Do When You're Triggered During Sex What to Do When You're Triggered During Sex What to Do When You're Triggered During Sex What to Do When You're Triggered During Sex


Being triggered is common for those who've experienced trauma. Here are some things to do if it happens during sex.

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Even the savviest most sex-positive people can be victims of sexual assault. And it's never their fault.

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There are different types of abuse that can be present in a relationship. Here's how to spot some of the differences so that you can get...

A Step-by-Step Guide to Negotiating Consent A Step-by-Step Guide to Negotiating Consent A Step-by-Step Guide to Negotiating Consent A Step-by-Step Guide to Negotiating Consent


You know consent's important ... but how to approach it? Here's a step-by-step guide.

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Our sex education is failing to address the issues at the heart of how we engage with each other as sexual beings.

Decoding My Rape Fantasies Decoding My Rape Fantasies Decoding My Rape Fantasies Decoding My Rape Fantasies


I can play with fantasies of consensual non-consensual sex while being aware that what I truly desire in a lover is mutual respect, love...

Sex After Sexual Assault: How to Find Joy After Trauma Sex After Sexual Assault: How to Find Joy After Trauma Sex After Sexual Assault: How to Find Joy After Trauma Sex After Sexual Assault: How to Find Joy After Trauma


It's still possible to find joy in your body after experiencing trauma. Here are some things that might help.

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Healing is not a linear path. The best way to support a survivor is to empower them to ask for what they need, when they’re ready.

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Rape fantasies often invoke shame, but they're actually really common - and a really interesting expression of sexuality. Find out what's...

10 Myths About Rape/Sexual Violence 10 Myths About Rape/Sexual Violence 10 Myths About Rape/Sexual Violence 10 Myths About Rape/Sexual Violence


Attitudes about rape and sexual violence need to change. And that starts with getting the facts straight. Here we debunk 10 big myths.

7 Tips to Reclaiming Your Sex Life After Surviving Sexual Assault 7 Tips to Reclaiming Your Sex Life After Surviving Sexual Assault 7 Tips to Reclaiming Your Sex Life After Surviving Sexual Assault 7 Tips to Reclaiming Your Sex Life After Surviving Sexual Assault


After sexual assault, sex can become stressful and triggering. These seven steps offer some insight into how to make it a fun, positive...

Sex Stories We Love: Consent, Attraction and Potatoes in Interesting Places Sex Stories We Love: Consent, Attraction and Potatoes in Interesting Places Sex Stories We Love: Consent, Attraction and Potatoes in Interesting Places Sex Stories We Love: Consent, Attraction and Potatoes in Interesting Places


The interesting, bizarre and factual stories in sex around the Web this week.

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New, color changing nail polish claims to prevent date rape - but shouldn't we be targeting rapists, rather than victims?

8 Things Sexual Harassment Isn't 8 Things Sexual Harassment Isn't 8 Things Sexual Harassment Isn't 8 Things Sexual Harassment Isn't


Sexual harassment isn't uncommon, but it is misunderstood. Here we'll clarify what sexual assault is by digging into what it isn't.

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