Posts
I Really Want to Be Well: Healing Trauma is Central to My Feminist Practice
Many of us have been wounded by the violent patriarchal, heteronormative, and racist structures that are the pillars of capitalism, empire, and colonization. Many of us long to be free. Healing ourselves — body, spirit, and mind — is essential to feminism. We must bring radical love back to the center of our movements. Radical self-love and self-care are central components to social justice.
Read MoreIntent vs. Impact: Why Your Intentions Don’t Really Matter
Do you feel like it’s unfair to accuse you of being oppressive if you “didn’t mean” to cause harm? If the impact of our actions is the furthering of oppression, then in the end that’s what matters.
Read MoreBirthing Breast Cancer
The words “you have breast cancer” forever changed me. There is the initial disbelief and then the profound, down-to-the-bones knowledge that life is utterly beyond our control and, at times, sucks. I had a toddler and an infant and breast cancer. There are no words. Rather than grow more fear of the unknown, I want to plant seeds of power in anyone who needs some words of encouragement.
Read MoreSex Shields
Sex education in this country is unfortunately lacking. Sexologist Lindsey Doe is doing her part to change that! In this video, she explains the functions and purposes of what she refers to as “sex shields.” Watch Dr. Doe demonstrate how to use dams, in-condoms, and out-condoms in a way that is sex-positive, gender-inclusive, informative, and helpful!
Read MoreI Love Porn, But Where Are The Options Beyond ‘Sluts’ Getting ‘Slayed?’
How can I pick what to watch without feeling like I’m condoning all of the sexist hoopla draped all over the majority of videos I might choose? Masturbation isn’t supposed to be this morally fraught, right? If it’s such a hassle, you might say, why not forgo the pornography parade altogether? It’s pretty simple: I like porn. The porn industry, on the other hand, is a whole different beast.
Read More