The ONLY person EVER responsible for rape is the RAPIST. If you have been raped or sexually assaulted and need help, please visit rainn.org They can and will help.

May 5th is Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women's day. Statistics on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Native Americans today face some extraordinary challenges. These statistics from the Urban Indian Health Institute were compiled from a survey of 71 U.S. cities in 2016. 1/1

EVERYONE has the RIGHT WITHDRAW CONSENT at ANYTIME! It doesn't matter what your gender is. It doesn’t matter if the situation is a hook up for the night or if it is a long-term relationship. Once someone in the situation removes their consent, continuing with any sexual actions is RAPE.

High quality sex education prevents adolescent pregnancies & protects health. Evidence shows that young people are more likely to delay having sex – and if they do have sex, practice safer sex – when they are better informed about sexual health & their rights. 🔗 bit.ly/4cIGwdf

Just because you are in a relationship with someone does not give them the right to have sex with you without your consent. It doesn’t matter if you are in a relationship for 1 day or 50 years, all parties must be consenting to sexual activity EVERY TIME. 1

Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a harmful practice that is widely performed in around 30 countries in Africa, the Middle East & Asia. It is often considered a cultural rite of passage for girls. Evidence shows FGM can be prevented, incl. by advancing health, rights & gender equality. #EndFGM

1 in 3 girls and women around the world experience physical and/or sexual violence by: A husband A boyfriend An intimate partner A lover A parent A relative A colleague A boss A stranger bit.ly/3gy8pfq #EndViolence

Abuse in relationships comes in many forms. It can be emotional, mental, sexual, financial or physical assault. When we are in the thick of an abusive relationship, it can be hard to see it for what it is. Red Flags of an abusive relationship can be the following: (1/5)

If someone is inebriated (passing out, has vomited, has limited or no response when being spoken to) they are not able to grant consent. Consent cannot be given when an individual does not have the capability to purposely choose to participate in sexual activity. *image from: usbcondom. org

If you consent to one thing, it doesn’t mean that you consent to other acts. What that means is that just because you may consent to someone kissing you, it doesn’t automatically mean that you consent to someone kissing AND touching you.

Consent pertains to EVERYONE regardless of your gender identity or choice of sexual partner. Consent is mandatory every time that you participate in a sexual act with some. It doesn't matter if you are in a relationship, situationship, or if you are just engaging in a one-time experience.

Gaslighting is a manipulation tactic that is used to convince people that their memory or perception of events is false. Gaslighting can sound like: "You aren't remembering that correctly" "I was just joking" "That never happened " "You misunderstood " "I never said/did that" "You imagined that"