On Monday, Washington will become the third state in the nation to allow punishment for “stealthing,” the act of removing or tampering with a sexually protective device before or during intercourse without a partner’s consent. While California and Maine also have laws against the practice, Washington’s law is more expansive. It adds dental dams, spermicides, […]
In a move to address the concerning issue of “stealthing” in sexual intercourse, Washington has introduced House Bill 1958 giving victims the ability to sue a perpetrator. The term “stealthing” refers to the deliberate removal or destruction of a sexually protective device, typically a condom, without the consent of the other person involved. Elizabeth Hendren, an attorney […]