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Elizabeth Toso

The Naked Truth: Finishing the conversation

The Naked Truth: Finishing the conversation

Writing “The Naked Truth” has been one of the most empowering things I have ever done. I will never forget the kindness and support I received from the Augustana community. I hope this column continues long after I graduate, and I can’t wait to continue reading. Although I have

The Naked Truth: Unwanted sex in relationships

The Naked Truth: Unwanted sex in relationships

Two weeks ago, in the fourth installment of “The Naked Truth,” I discussed unwanted sex — considered to be obligatory and partially consensual — in the context of hookup culture, but it also persists in committed relationships. Sex in relationships should be safe and comfortable, yet many Augustana women question if their

The Naked Truth: Complexities of Unwanted Sex in Hookups

The Naked Truth: Complexities of Unwanted Sex in Hookups

The author of this article extends a trigger warning, as they discuss topics that may be disturbing to some, including unwanted sex and rape. Both women and men view unwanted sex as a tradeoff to preserve their safety and social standing. Women grow up being told that sex is centered

The Naked Truth: Christianity and Hookups

The Naked Truth: Christianity and Hookups

Before I talk more about hookup culture, it’s important I further define it. Many people participate in hookups, including college students. My primary research comes from a study that was published in 2017, specifically focusing on hookup culture in the college setting and heterosexual relationships. Furthermore, recent studies on

The Naked Truth: Interview with the Columnist

The Naked Truth: Interview with the Columnist

Podcast Editor Olivia Brost sits down with Augustana Mirror columnist, Elizabeth Toso, to discuss Toso's column, The Naked Truth, which explores women's sexuality and hookup culture in college. Brost and Toso discuss situationships, social media and Gen Z's unique style of dating in an

The Naked Truth: Hookups & Sobriety

The Naked Truth: Hookups & Sobriety

Augustana is no stranger to a phenomenon in higher education known as hookup culture. Although the culture may look different here compared to state universities because of our Christian core values and lack of Greek life, it certainly exists. When I talked to women on campus, their definitions of the

The Naked Truth: An introduction

The Naked Truth: An introduction

Throughout my life, there have rarely been times I felt open to discussing sex with the women around me. I grew up in a small, religious town that had little to no sex education, and not talking about the action was an unspoken rule among all young women. Girls didn’