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I was a victim of sexual violence under the guise of ‘rough’ sex
Initially, it was consensual, but five minutes into it, I burst into tears and withdrew consent. Up until that point, the sex was rough, and he had been...
What is the age of sexual consent in the UK?
Japan has raised the age of consent from 13 to 16 years old as part of sweeping reforms to its sex crime legislation. These changes bring the country...
Laura Whitmore: ‘Rough sex is not an excuse to get away with murder’
As part of her new three part documentary series on ITV, Laura Whitmore investigates the rise in rough sex - and its lethal consequences.Growing up, going to school...
The reaction to the Benjamin Mendy verdict shows why so many victims are terrified of coming forward
This article contains references to rape.Benjamin Mendy, the former Manchester City footballer, has been cleared of all allegations of rape and attempted rape. As news of the verdict...
The backlog of adult rape cases in courts in England and Wales is at a record high
The backlog of adult rape cases in England and Wales has reached a record high, almost four times the level it was in 2019.Statistics released by the Criminal...
This is what teachers really think about sex education (and how consent is taught) in the UK
28-year-old secondary school teacher Hannah* is “sick to death” of the “consent is like a cup of tea” video. You know the one: the animated video demonstrating the...
