Genetic and Environmental Effects on BMI Fluctuation Across the Adult Life Course and Its Associations With Baseline BMI and BMI Change: An Individual-Based Study of 14 Longitudinal Twin Cohorts.

This study shows that sharing experiences of sexual violence on social media not only can help survivors feel supported and aid in their healing, but it can also lead to harmful reactions like disbelief or rejection. The findings highlight the importance of fostering respectful, validating online environments, especially for male survivors, who may face added stigma due to gender norms. Sexual violence is a serious global health issue affecting individuals across all genders and backgrounds worldwide (). Sexual violence includes various forms such as childhood sexual abuse, sexual assault during adolescence and adulthood, and sexual violence within intimate partner relationships, which can vary in severity, context, and psychological effects (; ). While research has often focused on women and children, there is a growing recognition that individuals of other genders are also affected by sexual violence (; ). Globally, approximately 1 in every 5 women and 1 in every 14 men have experienced rape (), the most severe form of sexual violence. Research further indicated that sexual victimization patterns differ by age and gender: Women experience higher overall rates across their lifespan, with elevated risk during adolescence and adulthood, whereas a relatively greater share of male survivors report their initial experiences of sexual victimization occurring in childhood rather than later in life (; ). The negative psychological and physical health consequences of sexual violence, such as anxiety, depression, trauma-related disorders, addiction, and self-harm, are well-documented (; ; ). These adverse mental health effects may be further intensified by the decision to delay or refrain from disclosing those experiences ().