Prosecutions for strangulation in England and Wales increase sixfold in three years
CPS says new law marked ‘significant shift in recognising serious nature’ of offence, often linked to domestic abuse and sexual assault
Wednesday briefing: Why strangulation during sex has become so common among teenagers
In today’s newsletter: Despite the risks, many young people now see choking during intimacy as acceptable or even expected, which experts put down to the proliferation of increasingly violent online pornography
‘I knew I was starting to have a seizure’: women describe lasting effects of being ‘choked’ during sex
Three women tell of blacking out, feeling dazed and dizzy, and of ongoing memory issues and fatigue
Nearly half of sexually active young people in UK have experienced strangulation, study shows
Survey reveals crisis of distress, consent issues and physical harm caused by strangulation during sex
Risk of serious injury as strangling during sex becomes normalised among young Australians
Sexual violence experts concerned about health risks and lack of consent after survey shows almost 60% of respondents under 35 had been choked at least once
Pornography and social media driving rise in labia surgery, Australian report finds
More than half a million people have had or considered having the procedure due to lack of education and diverse representation, survey shows
‘Everything is hairless’: what 100 women taught me about porn and body confidence
How is pornography changing women’s perception of what is normal, acceptable and beautiful? I interviewed them to find out
The buddy boost: how ‘accountability partners’ make you healthy, happy and more successful
The idea of a friend who helps you commit to your goals is growing in popularity – whether you want to get fit, write a novel or build your business
My cheating boyfriend told me he was a sex addict. Was it a disorder – or just an excuse?
When I found out my partner had been lying for years, my whole world shattered. Did calling it an addiction mean I had to forgive him?
A psychologist’s guide to talking to teens about online porn
Listen, be non-confrontational, and be clear about what is unacceptable behaviour in online pornography