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Consent

Sex abuse Support

If you’ve been the victim of sexual abuse there are people out there who can help. Read more

Published: 14th January, 2019

Author: Ian Howley

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Consent and the gay community

Does the gay community have an issue with consent? Read more

Published: 18th October, 2017

Updated: 14th January, 2019

Author: Liam Murphy

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Consent: the unspoken problem on the chemsex scene

“It’s hard because you totally blame yourself, you totally think that it’s your fault. You think that you shouldn’t have gone home with this guy, you shouldn’t have been in that club, you shouldn’t have taken something. It all seems valid in your own head but at the end of the day, it’s not your fault.” Simon, 33. Read more

Published: 18th October, 2017

Updated: 14th January, 2019

Author: Liam Murphy

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The power of "no"

If, like me, you’ve never sat down and thought about the term ‘consent’, you’d be forgiven for thinking that it doesn’t really apply to you. Read more

Published: 18th October, 2017

Updated: 14th January, 2019

Author: Liam Murphy

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I’m black but you still have to ask for consent

On a few occasions, men who were perfect strangers have touched me inappropriately in gay bars and in gay nightclubs without my consent. Read more

Published: 18th October, 2017

Updated: 8th October, 2019

Author: Liam Murphy

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Rape and sexual abuse

There are reasons why we may not always have control in sexual situations. Sometimes it may be because we've taken too many drugs or drank too much alcohol. Read more

Published: 1st October, 2014

Updated: 14th January, 2019

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