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- October 2, 2026
Are 1 in 5 Kids Victims of Molestation?
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- October 2, 2026
Russell FitzGerald’s Art of Queer Negrophilia
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Fuckboys on Speed Dial
A recent study in Sexuality and Culture by Dr. Carey M. Noland, Associate Professor of Communication Studies at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts, claims to be the first empirical examination of “roster” relationships. Rosters can be defined as forms of
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Sexual Pleasure and Menopause
Obviously, we at Hard Copy are sex-positive and believe everyone has the right to sex. And besides being fun, a healthy sex life is also good for your physical and mental health. Unfortunately, the symptoms of peri-menopause and menopause can
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Rape Myths and Prevention
As a grand jury in New York State reviews the alleged gang rape of a female student at Cornell University in 2024, the ways in which universities handle sexual violence among their students is being questioned. A recent U.K. study
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Are the Kids Alright?
A new Australian study from the University of Melbourne surveyed 3,429 people, including teenagers aged 13-17, and found that young people, particularly boys and young men, were more likely than previous generations to express hostile and misogynistic attitudes toward women.
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Syphilis Up 167% Among Australian Women
New studies released by the Kirby Institute at the University of New South Wales reveal both good and bad news. Of most concern is the sharp increase in syphilis diagnoses among women, up 167% over the last decade; in addition
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Atlanta Super 8 Has to Pay $164 Million for Allowing Sex Traffic
The Atlanta area has recently seen several hotels either lose lawsuits (one for $40 million) or make $1 million+ settlements for allowing or failing to notice minors sex-trafficked on their premises. Now, in a record settlement, the owners of a
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Ugandan Sex Workers Organize to Save Retirement
Over 4000 Ugandan sex workers have benefited from a grassroots initiative helping them save money for retirement after their relatively short-lived careers. The sex workers who came up with the idea of a savings club received organizational help from the
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