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People Are Hard-Wired to Turn to the Right When We Kiss
Scientists studying couples found that most people tend to turn to a specific side while making out.
The Incredible Way Glastonbury Helped a Victim of Sexual Assault Feel Safe
After Laura Whitehurst was assaulted by two male friends she'd planned to attend Glastonbury Festival with, she contacted organizers for a refund. Instead they put into place exceptional measures to keep her safe—and make sure she had an amazing time.
Woman Convicted After Laughing at Jeff Sessions Gets New Trial
Sixty-one-year-old Desiree Fairooz was found guilty of disruptive or disorderly conduct, but a judge has ruled the government made inappropriate arguments during the trial.
In Protesting Trump's Harmful Abortion Policy, Sweden May End Up Hurting Women
In a clear act of defiance against the Trump administration, Sweden announced it will cut off funding to NGOs that obey the global gag rule, a notorious anti-abortion policy. But international women's rights organizations warn this may end up backfiring.
Chokers Aren't Cool Anymore
Everyone you know—including Rihanna and your least cool friend from high school—was wearing chokers last summer. We investigate why they're officially over now.
We Need to Acknowledge Male Rape Victims' Trauma, Researchers Say
A new study debunks the theory that women are more likely than men to experience emotional trauma following a sexual assault.
Teen Recruited Friends to Stalk and Murder Ex Girlfriend
Although 19-year-old Skylar Prockner told multiple friends he planned to murder his ex-girlfriend Hannah Leflar, no one intervened. In January 2016, he stabbed her to death.
After 27 Sexual Assault Reports, Swedish Women Kick Men Out Of Music Festival
Swedish feminists are setting up a men-free music festival to combat sexual violence. But is this the most effective approach?
Women Are Freezing Their Eggs Due to a 'Deficit' of Educated Men, Study Claims
We talked to the researcher behind the study rebuking the claim that women who participate in IVF typically do so to "preserve" their careers.
Northern Irish Women Won Access to Free Abortions, But What Comes Next?
After decades of campaigning, abortion activists finally secured a major victory—granting Northern Irish women access to free abortions in mainland Britain. But more clarity is needed on how it will work in practice.
Anti-Abortion Group to Harass Women Traveling for Treatment at Airports
In a new low, protesters in the Republic of Ireland plan to picket women as they fly from Dublin and Cork airports to the UK for abortions.