Touching Anyone Without Consent Is Never Okay
byI was considering renting from an agency and went to view a property. I wore a smart, casual outfit with a little bit of…
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Buttered Popcorn & Attempted Assault
byWalking into a concession area within a movie theater should stir excitement. You’re most likely eager to finally watch a film that’s taken forever…
Do You Remember What You Did That Night?
byI don’t ever want to see you drunk again. When you’re sober, you’re the perfect man. You’re everything I ever wanted. Nine out of…
The Struggle To Accept You’ve Been Raped By Someone You Know
by‘Rape’ is not a word I have ever wanted to associate with myself, but like countless other women and girls, it’s one that has…
I Blamed Myself For Being Raped, And I Still Struggle To Blame Them
byHave you ever woken up in someone else’s bed with no memory of how you got there? Have you ever woken up to searing…
How To Recover From Sexual Trauma In A Relationship
byAt seventeen years old, I had two goals: 1. Get a boyfriend. 2. Have sex. I didn’t care which way round. They were very…
The Dark Is Supposed To Be Ours
byThe dark has always belonged to us, and we to it. We make the descent into its depths during the final fortnight of every…
A Love Letter To The Women Who Have Been Sexually Assaulted
byI am so sorry this happened to you. If this happened recently, you’re probably still in shock right now. It might feel like you…
Stop Telling Girls & Women That Sexual Assault Is Their Fault
byI hear about women being blamed for their sexual assaults all the time. It could be the semi-revealing top they wore on a night…
If You Are Not A Feminist, This Is Where You Stand
byFeminism: the advocacy of women’s rights based on the equality of the sexes. The belief that men and women should have equal rights and…