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The sex ed you get depends on your ZIP code — and your state’s politics

In some states, students learn about consent and healthy relationships. In others, they get "Baby Olivia."

It’s Time to Talk About Chemsex and Consent

It's time to talk about the elephant in the room.

'Portrait of a Lady on Fire's' 'Eroticism of Consent' Changes Cinema

Director Celine Sciamma and star Noemie Merlant spoke with The Advocate about the lesbian-themed film that will have people talking for years to come. 

Teaching Kids About Sexual Consent Is a Delicate Process

Planned Parenthood of New York City has a new anti-rape campaign partially produced by youth themselves.

To Have Better Gay Sex, Let’s Queer Consent

The rules can be different when it comes to queer pleasure, but it doesn't mean it shouldn't always be ethical.

Melissa Febos Reveals Gray Areas of Sex and Consent in 'Girlhood'

"Girlhood was a darker time for many than we're often willing to acknowledge," the author writes in her latest book.

Kamala Harris Supports Decriminalizing Sex Work for Consenting Adults

The Democratic presidential hopeful has been criticized for her support of laws that pulled down sites like Backpage.com, thereby making sex work less safe.

New Film 'Content' Explores Consent Between Queer Men in Modeling

The film that recently premiered at Outfest touches on the too rarely explored topic of consent among some circles of queer men. 

Stormy Daniels Schools Roseanne on Consent Following Naughty 'Anal' Tweet

Unabashed Trump supporter Roseanne Barr went after the adult film actress who's his alleged former mistress in an attempt to slut-shame. It didn't work. 

How 'Skincare' tackles women's aging, consent, and othering a queer-coded Latino

Elizabeth Banks and Luis Gerardo Méndez play rival estheticians in the layered film Skincare, inspired by a true story.

Video of Christian Ziegler Having Sex With Accuser May Muddy Questions of Consent For Authorities

Christian Ziegler, chair of Florida's Republican Party, has been accused of raping a woman he and his wife had previously had consenual sex with.

4 States With Scientifically Unsound Laws Criminalizing HIV

A confusing variety of regulations covering private sex between consenting adults.