The principle of consent: 15 texts on how to stop violence

Sometime the word "sex" finally cease to be associated with violence, but so far we still have a lot of work. In the meantime, read fifteen materials explaining why the principle of consent, communication and readiness to defend your borders are not tediousness, but the path to happiness.

What does the principle of consent really mean

The program text on the principle of consent, which causes so much controversy. Legal, ethical, practical aspects of the issue and, of course, foreign experience suggests that everything is much simpler than it seems

How to recognize the harassment and what to do next

Where is the line between violence and flirting? The question is particularly relevant for Russia, where the law does not punish sexual harassment. A few simple rules will help to better cope with a critical situation and be always on the alert.

Can consent prevent passion

The ban on drunken sex, meticulous questions and real-life sex contracts - let's figure out where myths come from, representing sexual consent not as a progressive good, but as a boring obligation

Why do men pierce condoms

The principle of consent is not limited to sex itself, but is also of great importance when we talk about childbirth. Reproductive violence is a more vague topic than sexual violence, but no less important.

Why a culture of violence can not be silent

As the Internet has become a place where, on the one hand, you can claim your rights, and on the other, a litmus test of inequality, sexism and disregard for foreign borders

Who's lying about rapes

Attention to the problem of sexual violence causes a lot of resistance and suspicion that women may manipulate sexual consent. In fact, the percentage of false accusations of rape is negligible

Should I be afraid of sex panic

The editor-in-chief, Yulia Taratuta, explains why Russia was not ready to talk about violence, and how the Soviet trauma has to do with it.

I am a victim of street harassment and no longer want to endure them

An honest text about the violence that almost every woman in the world has encountered - catcolling, inappropriate compliments and greasy sentences from strangers

Should I punish for harassment before the court

Public condemnation and the verdict of the court do not always correspond to each other - and this is normal

Sex blogger Tatyana Nikonova about sex education

Consensus is perhaps the most important topic when we talk about sex education. Tatyana Nikonova explains how one is connected with the other and how it will help to improve the life of adolescents qualitatively.

As the actress fired the main producer of Hollywood

This year’s story of how relationships have changed within the textbook triad: sex, money and power

Why do not make demands to rapists

The case of Diana Shurygina should have been an important occasion for talking about sexual harmony and personal boundaries, but instead turned into hell