She really likes this guy, but he’s fresh out of a long-term relationship. How can she be sure that she’s in a relationship and not a rebound?
sexual assault
Did My Friend Take Advantage of Me While I Was Drunk?
She went to a friend’s house for drinks… and woke up in his bed. Did she cheat on her boyfriend, or did her “friend” take assault her?
Did I Cheat on My Boyfriend or Was I Sexually Assaulted?
Her boyfriend accused her of cheating on him. Is he right, or was she assaulted by someone she thought she could trust?
How Do I Get My Sexual Self-Confidence Back?
Abusive exes wrecked their self-esteem and left them afraid to have sex again. Now they want their old self back. How can they regain their sexual confidence?
How Do I Handle Being A Victim of Sexual Assault?
Doctor’s Note: Today’s column involves discussion of sexual assault and sexual violence. Dear Dr. NerdLove I am a 46-year-old cishet white man, and I was sexually assaulted on the subway home from work last week. I’m not going to go into the details of the assault because I think about it enough, thank you very…
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How Do I Talk About Sexual Assault With My Boyfriend?
Doctor’s Note: Today’s column involves discussion of rape and sexual assault. Dear Doc, I want to include a trigger warning at the start of this letter, in case you post it verbatim, that this letter discusses sexual assault and rape. I am a rape survivor. To be clear, I’m not looking for advice on how…
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