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Sexsomnia is terrifying – and a potential new threat to assault survivors




The phenomenon sometimes known as ‘sleep sex’ – in which individuals exhibit sexual behaviour while unconscious – is tricky to research and endlessly debated by experts. But it’s become popular among lawyers as a defence for accused rapists. Olivia Petter asks what this could mean for the future of justice



Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/sexsomnia-examples-legal-b2593391.html

Author : Olivia Petter

Publish date : 2024-08-11 07:00:00

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