Taylor Swift’s Sexual Assault Testimony Was Sharp, Gutsy, and Satisfying

Taylor Swift took the stand on Thursday in a Denver federal courthouse to describe the moment in 2013 when she says she was assaulted by a then–country radio DJ in a way she “had never experienced before.” David Mueller, who was 51 to Swift’s 23 at the time, “grabbed...

4 Ways We Teach Boys It’s Normal To Pressure Girls Sexually

If you grew up in the United States, it is almost inevitable that you’ve been subject to a few standard aphorisms. These include things like: “Anyone can make it here if they try hard enough,” “Nothing worth having comes easy,” “Hard work pays off,” “Winners never...

What A First Kiss Feels Like After A Sexual Assault

Reddit user throwawayballet shared a victory with the world, “I like kissing again!” The story, which surged to the top of the front page of the Internet, highlights a widespread but often private plight among survivors of sexual assault: Even the smallest gestures of...