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You Still Get to Have Bodily Autonomy in a Relationship – Here’s How to Maintain It
You always get to have control over your own body – relationships included. Celia Edell shares some affirming advice to help make sure you do.
Read MoreWhy Saying “Men Are Slaves To Their Sex Drive” Is Insulting To Men
What does it mean to generalize men’s sex drive as no stronger than a dog who humps everything? Men have will, agency – and here’s why they should be held to a higher standard.
Read More7 Ways Sexual Trauma Can Affect Someone During Pregnancy
This author’s excitement about her pregnancy was quickly replaced by terror. If you’re a survivor of sexual violence, maybe you can relate to these struggles – and hopefully these ideas can help you cope.
Read MoreTaking Feminism to Bed: Sexual Norms vs. Feminist Ideals
When it comes to sexuality and feminism, one of the biggest roadblocks that we face – both in unlearning our own educations and in teaching others – is how social messages conflict with our own authenticity. What are some ways in which we can transform public thought about sexual “norms” and reconcile our feminist beliefs with social norms surrounding sex?
Read MoreBi Erasure in the Polyamorous Community Totally Happens – Here’s How
Do you believe any of the stereotypes about people who are bisexual and polyamorous? They’re far too common – and if you’re in a polyamorous community, here’s how you can help do something about it.
Read More7 Things We Need to Stop Saying to Sexual Assault Survivors Immediately
Folks in the media are notorious for saying abysmal things about survivors of sexual violence. But for most survivors, it doesn’t take a media spotlight to beget insensitive, uninformed, and downright erroneous remarks about their experiences. Unfortunately, it’s something they face every day. So here are some things we should stop saying to survivors – immediately.
Read MoreOne Man’s Journey: How I Stopped Watching Porn for One Year and Why I’m Not Going Back
Fascinated by this world of unleashed sexual expression, the author of this article couldn’t get enough of it. He thought he’d outgrow his porn habit over time, but he never did. He didn’t know it then, but porn had become an addiction. He didn’t realize how much watching porn manipulated his mind, warping his sexuality, numbing hi feelings, and impacting his relationships with women. Read this personal narrative to find out how he overcame his addiction and got to a healthier place.
Read MoreThe HIV Stigma Is Curable
Thanks to medical advances, HIV is not a death sentence as it used to be. Yet ignorance about HIV/AIDS continues to lead to stigmatization of people with the disease and the testing associated with it. This needs to stop and it needs to be seen as moral-neutral as cancer so more people will be proactive about their health – not too ashamed to understand it.
Read MoreMore Than Two: Examining the Myths and Facts of Polyamory
In our society, monogamous relationships are the norm – but they’re not the only option. Learn the truth about what polyamory means, and why it’s not like common myths say.
Read More8 Ways to Reconnect with Your Sexuality After Pregnancy
As a new parent, you might need some support adjusting to changes in your sex life. Try these strategies to navigate these changes in a healthy way.
Read MoreThe Radical Friendship Contract: 10 Expectations for Loving People Fully
A contract for friendship? Yes, really – imagine rolling with a squad like this, loving each other in your fullness, and you’ll know why this author’s onto something.
Read More8 Things Transgender People Do Not Owe You
If you’re cisgender, expecting some of these things from transgender people might seem harmless to you. But here’s how you might be intruding on someone with your entitlement – even if you don’t mean to.
Read MoreThese Trans People and Their Partners Just Made Our Day with Their Love Stories
“I don’t want to say, ‘I’m normal, I’m just like you, so don’t be scared of me,’ because I think there’s a lot of value in being different.” The way these couples speak about their relationships is so sweet.
Read MoreHelping You Heal from Gaslighting – The Best of Everyday Feminism
What do you need to know about gaslighting? These resources can help you recognize and heal from this form of emotional abuse.
Read More10+ Examples of Everyday Language That Supports Rape Culture
“They friendzoned me!” You may not mean to make life harder for survivors, abut if you’re using these common phrases, that’s exactly what you’re doing.
Read More5 Reasons Why It’s Not Okay to Wish Rape on Rapists
Reason #1: “It implies that rape is sometimes deserved.” Your anger is understandable – but here’s what’s dangerous about wishing for rapists to be raped.
Read More7 Tactics of Emotional Abuse Used By Trump Supporters Post-Election
Silencing, mocking, and threats of physical violence? You might be surprised to know that these common responses to Trump’s win from his supporters are actually abusive.
Read More5 Gaslighting Phrases Donald Trump Used That Remind Me a Lot of My Abusive Ex
“7. I think it’s pure political correctness.” Or is it? Gaslighting is a tactic of abuse, plain and simple. And our new president is cool with it.
Read MoreHere’s Why You Shouldn’t ‘Debate’ with People Online
Let’s get real about “online debates” – what are they really good for? This comic has some much better ideas.
Read More3 Reasons You Shouldn’t Out Someone’s Rapist Without Their Permission
Do you think naming someone’s rapist can help support a survivor or hold their rapist accountable? These are really good reasons to make sure you have permission first.
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