Rough sex and Sexual Violence

In this panel we will share brief findings from our respective collaborative research projects and work-in-progress related to ‘rough sex’. This includes examinations of rough sex and/or choking on Tik Tok, popular pornography websites, as well as views and experiences from young people, and from adults who have experienced rough sex, as well as stakeholders’ observations. We will share our thoughts about the implications – in relation to sexual violence – of an apparent trend towards the normalization of aggressive sexual practices where lines around consent and harm can be dangerously blurred. We aim to help facilitate wider discussion on these challenging issues.