Bryan Singer on Thursday responded to sexual assault allegations filed against him by Cesar Sanchez-Guzman, who claimed the director allegedly raped and forced oral sex.
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Morrissey Defends Sex Assault Claims Against Spacey And Weinstein
Steven Patrick Morrissey in an interview reportedly defended Kevin Spacey and Harvey Weinstein by saying the sexual assault victims “know exactly what’s going on” and that “they play along.”
The English singer-songwriter, in an interview to the German weekly news magazine Der Spiegel on Nov. 18, spoke about a variety of topics ranging from his new…
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George Takei responds to sexual groping claims as “personally painful”
George Takei has hit back at comments made by Scott R. Brunton that he sexually assaulted him in 1981.
The Star Trek legend George Takei has made a statement following on from allegations made by a former model, Scott R. Brunton that he groped him in 1981.
Taking to Twitter Takei said,
I’m writing to respond to the accusations made by Scott R. Bruton. I want to assure you all that I am as shocked and bewildered at these claims as you must feel reading them.
The events he describes back in the 1980s simply did not occur, and I do not know why he has claimed them now. I have wracked my brain to ask if I remember Mr. Brunton, and I cannot say I do.
But I do take these claims very seriously, and I wanted to provide my response thoughtfully and not out of the moment.
Right now it is a he said / he said situation, over alleged events nearly 40 years ago. But those that know me understand that non-consensual acts are so antithetical to my values and my practices, the very idea that someone would accuse me of this is quite personally painful.
Brad, who is 100 percent beside me on this, as my life partner of more than 30 years and now my husband, stands fully by my side. I cannot tell you how vital it has been to have his unwavering support and love in these difficult times.
Thanks to many of you for all the kind words and trust. It means so much to us. Yours in gratitude, George
Brunton made an accusation, which was published by The Hollywood Reporter. THEGAYUK.com reached out Mr Brunton for comment.
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13 Reasons Why Actor, Tommy Dorfman reveals he was sexually abused as a teenager
Tommy Dorfman just revealed he was sexually assaulted as a teenager.
Taking to Twitter, 13 Reasons Why actor, Tommy Dorfman, 24, revealed that he was a victim of sexual assault and abuse that happened to him a decade ago, when he was just 14. He said that his abuser was 27 years old.
The star, who married his husband last year, stood in solidarity with Anthony Rapp who alleged that Kevin Spacey had made “sexual advances” towards him when he was also just 14, whilst he was performing in a Broadway show.
Dorfman wrote on Twitter, “As a person who was sexually asulted [sic] and abused at 14 by a 27 year old, I applaud @albinokid for his courage. It’s scary to speak out.”
As a person who was sexually asulted and abused at 14 by a 27 year old, I applaud @albinokid for his courage. It’s scary to speak out.
— Tommy Dorfman (@tommydorfman) October 30, 2017
Tommy Dorfman rose to aim in the Netflix teen-drama, 13 Reasons Why, which has been renewed for a second series. He joins a long list of stars who are now coming forward about their abuse from those in positions of power in the entertainment industry.
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ADVICE | After a nonconsensual sexual act, I’m worried I might have an STI
After a nonconsensual sexual act, a reader is concerned that he might have an STI.
Doctor Nitin Shori, Medical Director of Pharmacy2U.co.uk, answers.
Dear Doctor,
A man recently put their mouth on my penis for a few seconds before I told them to get off. It was not exactly consensual. I have a boyfriend and I am very worried the guy could have passed on an STI to me. Are the chances of doing so very low seeing as it was only a second or two and it was receptive? Thanks
Thanks
First of all, it’s never OK for someone to engage in any sexual practice with you that you do not give your consent to. Forcing someone to engage in sexual activity without their consent is a crime – it’s sexual assault/rape.
If you have been a victim of a sexual attack and want to report it, call your local police or 999 if an emergency. You can also get support from organisations such as Victim Support or The Survivors Trust.
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can be passed on through oral sex. The STIs that are most commonly passed on through oral sex are gonorrhoea, genital herpes and syphilis. However, all STIs can be passed this way. Receiving oral sex is often safer than giving oral sex, as you are less likely to be exposed to genital fluids.
Many people do not get any signs or symptoms that they have been infected through oral sex, so if you are worried, it is always worth getting tested by your GP or local sexual health clinic. To protect yourself against infections during oral sex, use a condom or dental dam – a small square of very thin plastic or latex, which can be used to cover the genitals or anus.
Avoid oral sex if your partner has an STI, has blisters, cuts, rashes, sores or warts around the genitals, anus or mouth, has a throat infection or has any unhealed piercings in their mouth or genitals. Regular STI checks are a good idea, to ensure you have a healthy sex life.
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ADVICE | He sexually assaulted me, now what?
This week, a reader asks whether he’s at risk of sexual infection after a non-consensual oral sex act. He’s concerned that he might have a sexually transmitted infection.
Dear TGUK
A man recently put their mouth on my penis for a few seconds before I told them to get off. It was not exactly consensual. I have a boyfriend and I am very worried the guy could have passed on an STI to me.
Are the chances of doing so very low seeing as it was only a second or two and it was receptive? Thanks
Thanks
Steve
Dear Steve,
Firstly, let me say how sorry I am to hear that this has happened to you. What the guy did was sexual assault and that shouldn’t be brushed aside. If you didn’t want it to happen, it shouldn’t have. All too often we shrug off behaviour like this and it really isn’t acceptable. There are great tips on the gov.uk website to help with dealing with sexual assault.
However, you might be relieved to hear that catching an STI from this brief encounter is low-risk, especially for HIV. However, there are other infections you might want to look out for such as Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea, which can both be passed on by the giver and receiver of oral sex regardless of how long it went on for. Both of those infections can be symptomless, to begin with, so it’s important to get yourself checked out as soon as possible.
If you are worried you should make an appointment to go to a clinic, or just pop along to a walk-in clinic. There are some amazing services – and now, there are even sexual health tests that you can buy online.
According to the specialists at 56 Dean Street, one of the UK’s busiest sexual health clinics, Visiting a sex health clinic is an important part of life. you should try and make regular visits every six months to once a year if you’re sexually active.
So don’t delay in getting a test booked in. The sooner you do, the quicker you can put your mind at rest.