Posts by Desireé Dallagiacomo
How Rape Has Become a Staple of American Culture
Rape songs, rape jokes, rape scenes. It’s alarming to recognize how much rape is embedded in United States culture. To change this, we have to speak up about it – which is exactly what these awe-inspiring poets did. With this spoken word piece, witness the fierce courage it takes to stand up to rape culture, call out the offending songs, and stop singing along. [Trigger Warning]
Read MoreSex Tips That Don’t Suck
Had enough of sex tips that suck? They can really damage the way you see yourself. Take in this spoken word piece about real sex tips and take your body back.
Read MoreComplaining About the ‘Friend Zone’ Perpetuates Rape Culture
When are people really saying when they complain about being in the “friend zone”? Here’s a spoken word performance that shows exactly what’s wrong with the idea of “owing” a friend sex.
Read MoreWhat Walking Through Life With Thunder Thighs is Really Like
Having a body that differs from society’s beauty standard isn’t easy. Anyone with thunder thighs can attest to that. But with Desireé Dallagiacomo’s take, it isn’t all bad.
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