Internet dating is putting a growing number of women at risk of abuse or assault, a leading sexual health doctor says.
Jane MacDonald, who does forensic examinations for Wellington police in sexual assault and rape cases, said she believed the popularity of dating websites and chatrooms was a factor in the noticeable increase of sexual assaults in the past year.
In the three months since May there had been 22 cases reported in Wellington – almost two a week. Usually there were about 50 a year.
Dr MacDonald, who is director of the Wellington Sexual Health Clinic, said women often felt they could …read more