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6 Common Expressions That Uphold Rape Culture and Objectify Women
We’re probably all guilty of using expressions that perpetuate rape culture at some point – it’s hard not to when they’re so ingrained in the way we speak. So let’s talk about what’s behind these phrases.
Read More4 Compassionate Reminders Every Survivor of Child Abuse Deserves
It’s not easy to show yourself compassion – especially if you were abused as a child. These affirmations have gotten this author through some difficult times, and she hopes they help you, too.
Read MoreWhat the Hell Is Wrong with the US? 7 Myths That Prop Up Mass Shooting Culture
“1. It can’t happen here.” These common reactions to mass shootings in the US reveal that many of us believe myths about everything from where violence happens to the impact of trauma. Here’s the truth.
Read MoreI Was the Victim of Revenge Porn – And Forced to Quit My Job
“I knew something was very wrong.” This chilling story shows the devastating impact revenge porn can have – and how one woman got through it without internalizing shame.
Read More6 Options for Finding Help After a Sexual Assault
If you’ve been sexually assaulted, you might feel confused about what happened and what to do next. Dr. Lindsey Doe has some answers to remind you that you’re not alone and there’s help available.
Read More7 Ways Police Will Break the Law, Threaten, or Lie to You to Get What They Want
“Do you know why I stopped you?” Cops routinely use deceptive tactics to try to get you into trouble. So here’s what you need to know if police say one of these phrases to you.
Read More9 Ways to Practice Self-Care When Dealing with Street Harassment
How do you feel when you’re harassed on the street? Anger, self-blame, vulnerability, and more can come up not only during an incident of harassment, but after it’s over. Here are some tools to help make navigating the world a little less draining.
Read MoreI Was Sexually Assaulted, Then Threatened with Suspension for ‘Spreading Rumors’
How do you think an assistant principal should respond to a student’s attack? This reaction will horrify you – and unfortunately, it’s not unusual. We’re thankful for this survivor’s courage in sharing her story.
Read MoreThese 4 Behaviors That Fictional Media Tells Us Are Romantic Are Actually Really Harmful
50 Shades of Grey, Twilight, and more – do any of your favorite fictional romances include these unhealthy behaviors? It’s time to think twice about what fictional romance teaches us.
Read MoreI Looked at a Rapist in the Mirror and Saw Him Smiling Back
“We can’t fix a system that we perpetuate without fixing ourselves, and we can’t fix ourselves until we admit that we need fixing.” This story is so important for ending rape culture.
Read MoreHow College Policies Fail at Preventing Rape – And What We Need Instead
You’ll be pissed when you read these facts on the campus policies that support predatory rape culture. What do you think we should do about it?
Read MoreHow Do I Know If I’ve Been Raped?
Have you come across any confusing ideas about what ‘counts’ as rape? This guide clears up so many common questions – here’s what everyone needs to know about what rape means.
Read MoreYour Experience of Sexual Assault Is Always Valid (And Here’s a Chart to Prove It)
People spend a lot of time debating if a survivor should be taken “seriously.” This handy chart should clear things up.
Read More6 Reasons Why Revenge Porn Is Really F*cked Up (And How One Woman Is Pushing Back)
Have you heard about Chrissy Chambers? She might be one of your new feminist heroes. But first, you need to understand why her work is necessary.
Read MoreThe Phone Rang – It Was My College Rapist
This comic tells a story that’s far too familiar to far too many people. What happens when you try to bury your trauma, only to have it brought back up again by a phone call?
Read MoreNeed Proof of Rape Culture? Here Are 5 Ridiculous Things Some Men Say When Accused of Rape
Check out these ways that men often react to being accused of rape – and how society accepts their excuses. What would you add to the list?
Read MoreNeed Help Dealing with Trolls? These Feminists Have 5 Ideas
Dealing with trolls can make going online a nightmare. Which strategy do you use?
Read MoreYes, Abuse Can Show Up in Polyamorous Relationships – Here Are 7 Red Flags to Watch Out For
Polyamory is as healthy a relationship style as any other – but it offers unique challenges when a partner is abusive. It’s time to talk about it.
Read MoreFacebook Suggested This Man’s Rapist as a Friend – And His Powerful Response Shatters the Silence on Male Survivors
This is gut-wrenching. “No one comes running for boys who cry rape,” and we hope Kevin Kantor’s words can help change that.
Read MoreA Smile Isn’t an Invitation for Harassment – So Could You Stop, Please?
Women smile for a lot of reasons. So why is it that harassers always want to make it about them?
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