Change is possible! largest most notorious deepfake sexual abuse website has blocked access to UK users. This follows announcement this week to criminalise creation as well as sharing. This has always been my main justification for using the criminal law theconversation.com/deepfake-porn-…

An insightful and nuanced piece by Prof Prof Clare McGlynn KC (Hon) that calls for an approach to image-based sexual abuse that 'listens to the voices of all survivors, including those whose understanding of justice includes criminal justice' sciencedirect.com/science/articl… Cyber Civil Rights Initiative

21% of American women have been choked during sex.

Research by Debby Herbenick, PhD, MPH has found that choking is becoming an increasing part of people’s sex lives.

Debby and Dr Prof Catherine White speak to @ClareMcDonnell1 about why this is, and what the health consequences might be 🎧⬇️

LOVE Ina Park ! She's so smart and funny about STIs.

This media studies researcher seeks to interview all Swifties, but she particularly wants to speak with men, people of color, 55+, etc.

Here's where you can sign up: forms.office.com/r/uUiwFGa0vb)

Looking forward to speaking at the IFAS conference this week! fflm.ac.uk/event/institut…

Very pleased to have been selected as the winner of the Best Student Manuscript Award from the International Academy of Sex Research

Thanks to Debby Herbenick, PhD, MPH Lisa Diamond, PhD and all at the International Academy of Sex Research.

Looking forward to now giving a talk at #IASR2024 in Berlin!

Debby Herbenick, PhD, MPH answers questions about her book, “Yes, Your Kid”, a book born from the need to navigate the evolving landscape of sexuality conversations with children. Read more at The Society Pages: thesocietypages.org/ccf/2024/03/12…

April is  #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth , an important time to work to increase our knowledge about sexual assault, harassment, and abuse, and explore how to create safe communities where everyone feels safe and supported.

We cover it all in the latest Teen Health Today newsletter

Queer and trans education researchers - applications for the QTPiE Emerging Scholar grant are due this Friday 4/26! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

This may be a difficult one for all the parents, but there is a troubling trend happening in teen sex. Indiana University Professor Dr. Debby Herbenick, PhD, MPH, co-author of 'Yes, Your Kid,' joins me for an analysis.

Listen here 🎧➡️ loom.ly/vU1blYU

If you’re a parent or teacher, I encourage you to read it (and get Debby Herbenick, PhD, MPH’s book). Here’s a gift link:

nytimes.com/2024/04/12/opi…

Join us for an exclusive pre-conference workshop on 'The Rise of Rough Sex: What Parents and Professionals Need to Know' at #2024MNATSA ! 🤔

Dr. Debby Herbenick will share findings from her team’s research on rough sex practices. Don't miss out!

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When I read 'Yes, Your Kid,' Debby Herbenick, PhD, MPH's awesome book for parents, I was surprised there was a whole chapter about rough sex. Turns out lots of young people are choking their partners without understanding the risks. Peggy Orenstein covers it here:
nytimes.com/2024/04/12/opi…

Important work from Debby Herbenick, PhD, MPH : 'While the prevalence of choking has skyrocketed, rates of orgasm among young women have not increased, nor has the “orgasm gap” disappeared among heterosexual couples.' nytimes.com/2024/04/12/opi…

Congrats to SageLab honour’s students Taylor Birrell & Brenna Hartleib, & directed lab student Rebecca Krichker on a fantastic Queen's Psychology research day! Huge thanks to Shari M. Blumenstock, PhD for her caring and careful mentorship. Such a joy, mentoring these wonderful students!

Excited to announce the formation of the new Center for Rural and Migrant Health at Purdue University led by myself, Cody Mullen (Cody Mullen, PhD) and Yumary Ruiz (@yumary_ruiz) within Purdue Public Health and Purdue College of Health and Human Sciences.
purdue.edu/hhs/news/2024/…

We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Myeshia Price (Myeshia Price), Associate Professor in the IU School of Education Bloomington, to the You Belong Here Graduate Research Colloquium today! Enjoyed hearing about good work being done with #LGBTQ youth, #MentalHealth , and #Suicide .

#PublicHealth Indiana University Research IU School of Public Health-Bloomington

Our research is out today in the The New York Times
- for those who would like to receive full copies of the studies mentioned, email me at debby at iu dot edu nytimes.com/2024/04/12/opi…

And You Belong Here has many good people who specialize in #SexualHealth & #ReproductiveHealth , including Kristen N. Jozkowski PhD, Debby Herbenick, PhD, MPH, Brandon L. Crawford, Ph.D., Lucía Guerra, Erin Cooperman, and Drs. Lederer, Greene, Green, Sherwood-Laughlin, Eastman-Mueller, & me…Come learn & work with us!