When it comes to sexual violence, the statistics are staggering. On average, one in three women are victims of intimate partner violence and one in five women are victims of sexual assault.
These numbers underscore the epidemic of sexual violence in the U.S., which disproportionately impact women of color, immigrant women, LGBTQIA+ women, and disabled women.
For African American women, sexual assault and violence are incredibly pervasive issues that routinely go unreported and under-addressed.
- Over eighteen percent of African American Women WILL be sexually assaulted in her lifetime.
- Only 1 out 15 Black women who are raped will report the assault.
- Statistics show that Black women who
report crimes of sexual assault or violence are less likely to be believed than their white counterparts. - Men found guilty of raping Black women receive shorter sentences than men found guilty of raping White women
In this episode of Sex Is Medicine, Devi Ward Erickson and Certified Authentic Tantra® Practitioners and ACS Certified Sexologists, Ahmane Glover, Candice Anitra, and Sequita Whitfield discuss some of the unique issues that arise for Black women on their journey of sexual healing and empowerment.
In this episode find out:
- Why is the concept of sexual healing vital for the Black community in America?
- What are some of the sexual wounds that are specific to Black women?
- How can Black women support each other in healing?
- How can Black men support Black women in healing?
