Sexual Consent Talk on College Campuses

Sexual Consent Talk on College Campuses

I'm so pleased and appreciative that San Diego State University is hosting my first college talk specifically on sexual consent! As the title indicates, we have some cultural values that support and even promote sexual coercion....

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Sexy Halloween Costumes: The Good, Bad, & Ugly

Sexy Halloween Costumes: The Good, Bad, & Ugly

Sigh, yes, it's that time of year again when almost anything you can think of is turned into a "sexy" version for the sale of Halloween costumes. Sexy Donald Trump? Sexy Hillary? Sexy Ronald McDonald, Ebola nurse, Smiling Pile of Poo! (I'm serious.) I discussed Sexy Halloween Costumes on San Diego Living....

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For Parents: Worksheet to Talk to your Teens about Sexual Consent & Assault

For Parents: Worksheet to Talk to your Teens about Sexual Consent & Assault

Sexual consent and sexual assault are topics that are not often broached by parents with their teens. In particular, I think it's incredibly important to discuss these topics prior to your teenager going off to college. We've all heard the increasingly frequent (and horrifying) news stories about what happens on college campuses. I created a worksheet to help facilitate these conversations!

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Why Courage is Needed to Share Sex Consent Violations

Why Courage is Needed to Share Sex Consent Violations

Folklorist, feminist, and sex educator, Dr. Jeana Jorgensen, reflected and blogged about my personal storytelling video about a sexual consent violation I experienced recently with a man. It means a lot to me to feel like the feminist community is behind me in my personal sharing and in my compassionate and reflective approach to this difficult topic! I also share some negative comments I've received...

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