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Can Choking During Sex Ever Be Truly Consensual?

Posted on January 14, 2026

Choking your partner during sex, also called sexual choking, is becoming increasingly common, particularly among teenagers and young adults. But is it possible to consent to choking? Can you consent…

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What is Healthy Fighting? How to Disagree With Respect

Posted on October 14, 2025

The term healthy fighting might send oxymoronic but that doesn’t mean it’s untrue. It is possible to fight with your partner in a healthy way and to disagree with respect….

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Safety Planning for Domestic Violence

Posted on September 19, 2025

If you are in an abusive relationship, whether or not you are planning to leave that relationship, it is always a good idea to focus on safety planning for domestic…

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Is My Partner Controlling Me? How to Recognize Controlling Relationships

Posted on April 28, 2024

Would you know how to recognize controlling relationships? Have you ever wondered what the line is between communicating needs and exerting control over you? Power and control is at the heart…

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Can Punching a Hole in the Wall Be Abusive? Understanding the Role of Intimidation in Abusive Relationships

Posted on April 25, 2025

Punching a hole in the wall is something that has become somewhat normalized in moments of anger or frustration. The internet is filled with articles, social media posts, and videos…

Is Threatening to Break Up With Someone Controlling?

Posted on April 25, 2025

If you are thinking about breaking up with your partner, then break up with your partner. Threatening to repeatedly leave the relationship unless your partner changes a behavior you don’t…

Breaking the Binary: When Survivors of Abuse Become the Accused

Posted on March 11, 2025

There is a moment when the world tilts. A moment when the person you love, trust, and have built a life with turns against you. The moment when words become…

“There’s No Way Out” The Link Between Domestic Violence and Suicide  

Posted on March 10, 2025

Domestic violence and suicide are two topics that people may feel uncomfortable discussing due to the stigma they carry. However, domestic violence is considered a risk factor for suicide and…

How the Strong Black Woman Stereotypes Harms Black Victims of Abuse

Posted on March 7, 2025

While strength may seem like a positive attribute, the belief that Black women are uniquely strong may prevent victims of abuse from seeking help. They may hold a false belief…

How to Recognize Signs of Abuse in Teen Relationships

Posted on February 25, 2025

Mood swings, excessive phone usage, and spending less time with family might be normal for some teenagers or it could be a sign that they are experiencing dating abuse. Understanding…