That Ain’t So: Debunking Rape Myths

Getting the facts straight on sexual assault.

The Year of Rape Culture - Whether it’s CeeLo’s bizarre comments about rape, the two-dozen plus accusations against legendary comedian Bill Cosby or the news of Jada, a Texas teen who was drugged and assaulted, the dialogue surounding rape and sexual assault in this country — and among our community — has been an important conversation that we must continue to have.(Photos from Left: Paras Griffin/Getty Images for ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Department, KHOU 11 News, Vince Bucci/Getty Images)
Do It in Person If You Can - Sincerity is easier to see in the flesh, but the phone is a good substitute. And if you can’t bring yourself to be that vulnerable — or they won’t talk to you — a handwritten letter is another option.  (Photo: UpperCut Images/Getty Images)
Love Eases Your Pain - Being in love causes the brain to release dopamine, which acts on the same parts of the brain that are soothed when you take painkillers.  (Photo: Inti St Clair/Blend Images/Corbis)Myth No. 3: Most Rape Accusations Are False - Looking at Rolling Stone's Virginia rape article controversy and the infamous Duke Lacrosse rape allegations, there seems to be a belief that many women like to falsely accuse men of rape. This couldn’t be further than the truth. Recent data shows that only 2-10 percent are allegations are false.(Photo: Nicole Hill/Rubberball/Corbis)

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Clearing the Air on Sexual Assault - Whether it’s Cee-Lo’s bizarre comments about rape, the two-dozen plus accusations against legendary comedian Bill Cosby or the news of Jada, a Texas teen who was drugged and assaulted, the current dialogue about rape in our community has been necessary. But at times, it’s been filled with dangerous myths and misinformation. Get the truth here. —Kellee Terrell(Photos from Left: Paras Griffin/Getty Images for ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Department, KHOU 11 TV, Vince Bucci/Getty Images)

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