For many survivors of sexual assault, a happy sex life feels out of reach. While much of the treatment on offer is focused on emotional and psychological healing, people are often left to work out for themselves what sex after trauma looks like for them. But some people are working Continue Reading
Recognizing Sexual Abuse
The occurrence of one indicator does not necessarily mean a person has experienced sexual abuse. Additionally, indicators of sexual abuse can vary widely from person to person. This page outlines general indicators of: A child who has been sexually abused. A teen who has been sexually abused. Another adult who Continue Reading
15 Ways to Heal After Experiencing Sexual Assault, According to Professionals
Whether you’ve recently experienced sexual assault or you’ve been retraumatized by rhetoric in the media, it often feels insurmountably hard to reclaim your identity and sexuality. In the immediate aftermath of assault, whatever that looks like — receiving medical attention, undergoing a forensic examination or rape kit, reporting to the Continue Reading