The MeToo movement is a social movement about empowering victims of sexual harassment and assault. It was started as survivors of these crimes spoke up about their…
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“This is not something that is commonly talked about in the profession,” a conversation with therapist Andrew Pari
Andrew Pari is America's leading authority on the arousal response in sexualized violence and related taboo topics in the sexual assault field. He is the founder and...
BDSM can help heal from trauma
BDSM, or Bondage, Discipline, Dominance, Submission, Sadism, and Masochism, is not usually associated with healing. Instead, BDSM in popular culture is usually portrayed...
In defense of thoughts
Something I didn’t think I would need to do when I started writing about fandom discourse three years ago (although that's too charitable a name, "wank" is the more...
Confession time! (18+)
Do you feel ashamed about your sexual interests and want to talk about it in a supportive group? If you have thoughts,...
Safewords and red lines III: Expressing concern without kink-shaming
Consent is an integral part of sexual practices such as in ageplay and BDSM. So at what point does kink shaming end, and legitimate concern begin? This virtual "fireside conversation" will cover...
Safewords and red lines II: ageplay and child protection
Ageplay is one of the most divisive sexual practices that falls under the umbrella of consensual kink. But despite its controversy, it is also exploding in popularity among adults of all...
Who should be excluded from child protection?
Traditionally, child protection law and policy has been the domain of sexually conservative organizations with close ties to organized religion. In researching a recent...
Safewords and red lines: consensual kink and child protection
Prostasia Foundation is causing a stir by being the first child protection organization to welcome members of the consensual kink community as allies against child sexual abuse. Attend our free webinar to find out why.
Ageplay is for adults
Hi, my name’s Ruth, but my Daddy calls me kitten! I love rainbows, and unicorns, and my kitty...