Defining the Line of Consent as a Woman
Is consent taught differently to men and women? From my experience, men are drilled with the common principles such as: “Never have sex...
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The Importance of Language and Consent in the Media
Content warning: mentions of sexual assault and other possibly triggering related content/language. Disclaimer: everyone’s experiences are...
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Bridgerton Controversial Scene Raises Ethical Concerns
Bridgerton is a recent, popular Netflix drama series, based on Julia Quinn’s eight novel series. To best describe this show would be to say...
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The Importance of Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Don’t silence voices—amplify them.
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What it's Like Being Told That "Nothing Happened" After a Sexual Assault
My body wasn't my own, and I had to bring it back to me.
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Let’s Talk Consent — Without Killing the Mood
The down and dirty of conscious communication.
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My 16-Year-Old Brother Spreads Awareness About Sexual Assault
If my 16-year-old brother can educate himself and post about sexual assault awareness, why can’t you?
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Rejection is Better Than Forced Affection: Teaching Kids Consent
Picture this: Your adult relative goes to hug your younger, kid relative. However, the child wants NOTHING to do with said adult and...
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What it Was Like Being in Denial About My Rape
As long as you don’t accept it, you aren’t its victim.
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Establishing Consent in An Early Relationship
Consent is very important in any type of relationship. If you have just entered a new relationship, its important to have these...
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Sarah Everard: Sparking Conversations on Violence and Sexual Assault
Sarah Everard. Have you heard of her before? If you are on social media or pay attention to the news, you may have heard the name Sarah...
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Consent in the Workplace and How it Should Be Expected from Employers
Respect is deserved. No matter what position you are in the company, where you are from, your social status, etc. Power can play into...
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Listen and Support: Stop Victim Blaming
April is sexual assault awareness month which not only means spreading awareness, but it also means recognizing and supporting the strength...
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The Problem With Hookup Culture
Every college girl has a story about a hookup gone wrong, whether it’s about a friend, classmate, or herself. It’s not a funny or awkward...
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The Dark Shades of Holi
As a twenty-year-old Indian female, I often find myself critiquing ideas I’d once taken at face value and internalized through years. One...
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For the 97%
97% of women have been sexually harassed. 96% of women do not report that they have been sexually harassed. 45% of women do not report that...
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Sexual Assault and Rape Aren't What You Think They Are
Sexual assault and rape are almost always depicted as one particular experience. And while this is valid, we must also realize that sexual assault and rape come in many forms, thus meaning that there are many more valid experiences that we don't talk about.
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Coercion is NOT Consent
Being pressured into saying "yes" isn't saying "yes!"
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Consent is Yours to Give
Consent is never implied; it is yours to give and revoke freely.
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What Is Consent Culture?
TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains details of rape, sexual consent, drugs and alcohol. Sexual consent culture is essentially the...
