The Truth About Sluts
“Boys will be boys, and girls will be sluts.” That’s how author Leora Tanenbaum sums up the sexual double standard. Tanenbaum has spent the past two decades researching the word…
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Harvard Bans Professors From Having Sex With Undergraduate Students
Harvard has formally banned sexual relationships between professors and undergraduate students. The new policy comes on the heels of similar decisions at other institutions. The university says the decision to…
A Woman’s Walk Reveals How Easily She Orgasms
The way a woman’s walk cannot only be sexy, but it can demonstrate how sexually fulfilled she is. According to a recent study, a woman’s walk reveals how many orgasms…
Harvard Tells Profs To Stop Sleeping With Undergrads
Harvard University banned professors from having “sexual or romantic relationships” with undergraduates, joining a list of campuses that have taken similar steps. Many colleges discourage but don’t ban sex between…
Colorado Girl Says She Agreed To Sex With 1 Teen, Then Group Attacked
A sixth teen has been arrested in a sexual assault at a suburban Denver party, where a girl said she agreed to have sex with one of the boys before…
How To Tell If Your Experience Of Sexual Assault Is Valid In One Chart
A lot of time, energy and web space is taken up questioning the stories of survivors of sexual assault. – Need help? In the U.S., visit the National Sexual Assault…
5 questions for Ash Carter’s confirmation hearing
But the tougher challenge for President Barack Obama’s nominee to helm the Pentagon will likely be fielding questions about anything and everything related to Obama’s handling of foreign policyespecially the…
Tim Kaine, Claire McCaskill Bill Would Require Sexual Assault Education In Public High Schools
WASHINGTON — As universities and colleges face heightened scrutiny over their handling of campus rape, two Democratic senators want high schoolers to be required to learn about sexual assault. The…
Study Shows When The Feds Leave, Colleges Go Back To Underreporting Sex Assaults
The number of sexual assaults reported by colleges and universities tends to increase by an average of 44 percent while they’re under review by the U.S. Department of Education, according…
Stacey Dash Apologizes Over ‘Naughty Girls’ Comment Made During Campus Rape Segment
Stacey Dash has issued an apology after critics condemned her remarks about “naughty girls” during a discussion regarding sexual assault on college campuses. – Critics accused Dash of victim-blaming, but…
Sex After Sexual Assault, Life After Rape
and yet we never talk about what that means for their sex lives. We’re too afraid to mention rape and pleasure in the same sentence. But, this scared silence only…
Bat Sheva Marcus Is The Jewish Orthodox Sex Guru Helping Women Find Sexual Pleasure
When a woman comes into her medical practice not knowing what an orgasm is, Dr. Bat Sheva Marcus can help her find a way to experience sexual pleasure. Marcus, a…
UVA Students Say Banning Sorority Members From Frat Parties Is ‘Dangerous’
Many students at the University of Virginia think banning sorority members from attending parties celebrating the end of fraternity recruitment this weekend could backfire on the national sorority organizations that…
Penn State Task Force Calls For Disclosure Of Sexual Assault Punishments
Penn State University should reveal more information about how the school punishes sexual assault, change how it investigates rape claims and survey students on their experiences with sexual violence in…
Vanderbilt Student: I Was Told It Was Too Late To Report My Sexual Assault
In a step in its crusade to prevent sexual violence on college campuses, the White House will screen a new documentary about sexual assault victims at universities across the U.S….
Two former Vanderbilt football players found guilty of rape
The victim, who was unconscious when she was raped in a dormitory on June 23, 2013, released a written statement that was read to the media by an assistant district…
This Chilling PSA Will Be The First To Ever Address Domestic Violence During The Super Bowl
This Sunday, for the first time ever, the National Football League will run a PSA during the Super Bowl that directly addresses the country’s domestic violence and sexual assault crises….
Ex-Boy Scout Describes Mental Scars Left By Abuse At Trial
A California man suing the Boy Scouts of America over sexual abuse suffered at the hands of a volunteer Scout leader was so scarred by the incident that he once…
Male Victims Of Campus Sexual Assault Speak Out‘We’re Up Against A System That’s Not Designed To Help Us’
Note: The following story contains descriptions of sexual assault that some readers might find upsetting. It was Andrew’s sixth night of his freshman year at Brown University when he was…
Lack Of Sex Could Lead To Overeating, According To Author Jena La Flamme
Pleasurable Weight Loss author Jena La Flamme finds sexual activity and weight loss to be “absolutely connected” — and not just because sex burns calories. – Sign up here for…
Erica Kinsman, Woman Who Accused Jameis Winston Of Rape, Goes Public For First Time
Erica Kinsman has come forward to identify herself publicly for the first time as the woman who reported that she had been raped by Florida State University star quarterback Jameis…
Penn State Scandal Fast Facts
Included is a timeline of accusations, lists of the charges against Jerry Sandusky, a list of players, post grand jury report timeline, information about Second Mile and Jerry Sandusky and…
Sundance So Far: James Franco’s Ex-Gay Film And Greta Gerwig & Noah Baumbach’s Latest
After being wowed by “The End of the Tour” and “Z for Zachariah,” Saturday’s Sundance slate was more of a mixed bag. But with some of our favorite names like…
The Proven Secret To A Healthy Sex Life After 50
It’s often believed that when you connect more deeply with yourself, you can also connect on another level with others. This is where the practice of anti-aging yoga and sexual…
States Want More Campus Rape Reports Sent To Police, But Survivors Feel Differently
Several states are considering proposals to refer more campus sexual assault cases to local law enforcement, and there’s one constituency in particular that is against it: sexual assault victims. The…
Yale President: Alcohol Can’t Be Used To Blame Sexual Assault Victims
Yale University President Peter Salovey told HuffPost Live on Friday that issues of communication failure or alcohol use “can’t be used to blame victims” of sexual violence. – Watch more…
I Understand Why People Believe Sexual Predators Before Victims. I Did.
I am a woman. I am a feminist. And it took me 12 years to admit that someone I loved was a sexual predator. Read the whole story at The…
Bill Cosby’s TV son Malcolm-Jamal Warner speaks up
“He’s one of my mentors, and he’s been very influential and played a big role in my life as a friend and mentor,” Warner said. “Just as it’s painful to…
Two New Documentaries Will Highlight Student Activism Against Campus Sexual Assault
Two documentaries debuting this week will highlight student activism around the issue of sexual assault on college campuses. On Wednesday, Pivot, the TV network for Participant Media, will release “It…
Isaac Seman Allegedly Made Son Perform Sex Act On Dog
A father in Martinez, Georgia was arrested last week after authorities say he uploaded a video to YouTube that showed him encouraging his 10-year-old son to engage in sexual acts…