Archive for December 2012
Breaking Down the Assertion That Some Women Go for Jerks (And 3 Ways to Change the Conversation)
There’s an annoyingly persistent question often asked by the Nice Guy(TM) sect: “Why do some women go for jerks?” We need to redirect that question.
Read MoreSingle and Childfree: I Know What You’re Thinking
In our patriarchal society, women are expected to get married and have children. So when we don’t, people start to get confused, as this author has often experienced. When people find out she’s single and childless, people try to figure out what’s wrong with her or at the very least, what she’s doing wrong. Here she unpacks why that behavior is problematic and sexist.
Read MoreWhy The Number Of People You’ve Slept With Isn’t Important
Even sex-positive, 21st century women sometimes still can’t help but care when their “number” goes up. Why? Because of centuries of discrimination against women, decades of sexual shaming, years of media indoctrination. Here’s some advice on ditching the scorecard.
Read MoreGainful Unemployment: 5 Acts of Self-Care While Job Hunting
The economy still sucks right now and you may find yourself unemployed. In our society, we too often give people value according to how much they earn and stigmatize people without jobs. So if you’re unemployed, chances are your self-esteem is suffering. But regardless of whether or not you have a job, remember that you are still worth taking care of.
Read MoreBinge Eating In Men
Unlike in the past, men are increasingly dealing with eating disorders and 40% of of people who binge eat are men. However many men do not seek treatment for fear of appearing weak, strange, or like less of a “man” and many health professionals fail to screen men for eating disorders as closely as needed. But a man who binge eats needs treatment and support just as a woman does.
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