1 In 16 U.S. Women Report That First Sexual Encounter Was Forced. Experts Say That’s Just The ‘Tip Of The Iceberg.’

More than 3 million women experienced rape as their first sexual encounter, according to a new study, which surveyed women ages 18 to 44 in the U.S. For many who work in field of rape prevention, the number wasn't surprising. "This study quantifies what we see . . . every day," said Gina Scaramella, executive director of the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center.

from Kaiser Health News https://ift.tt/3054bSX