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Why We Must Protect Sex Workers At All Costs During The #MeToo Era
Centering sex workers in the #MeToo movement will help to amplify the important work of those who are already organizing for sex worker rights.
Read More10 Reasons Why Rape Culture is So Bad in the Latinx Community
CW: Sexual Assault, Child Sexual Abuse, Violence Against Women Sexual assault is the most underreported crime in the United States, with 63% of sexual assaults never being reported to police. Despite these numbers, Latinx survivors of sexual violence are even less likely to seek out resources after sexual assault than survivors of other racial and…
Read More4 Myths Society Wants Us to Believe About Monogamy – And Why They’re Harmful
Most people would consider themselves pretty lucky to have found a partner that they connect with on a deep level. So I consider myself especially lucky that I’ve got two partners like that – two totally fulfilling, wonderful, and healthy relationships that bring a lot of love and warmth into my life. There’s an alternative…
Read More5 Reasons We Need to Stop Saying That All Women Are Bisexual
Have you come across the idea that all women are bisexual? This close look at the source and impact of that idea shows why we need to reject it.
Read More4 Reasons You Don’t Have to Be Afraid of Your Fatness
We’re cringing at that trailer for “Rough Night.” But despite messages that you have to hate your fatness, these are some of the many reasons not to.
Read More5 Ways Your Stereotyping of Bisexual People Feeds into Rape Culture
Have you noticed how many stereotypes about bisexuality relate to the harmful gender norms of rape culture? You will after reading this.
Read More4 Reasons Why I Don’t Need Sex in My Relationships (Even Though I’m Not Asexual)
Wait – is a romantic relationship without sex doomed? That’s what people say, but here’s an entirely different perspective on the idea that couples should be having sex.
Read More9 Fantastic Ways to Be a Practicing Feminist with Your Partner
What does feminism look like in a relationship? Try these great tips to foster a healthy, supportive partnership.
Read MoreThe Blatant Hypocrisy of ‘Pro-Life’ Rhetoric
The “pro-life” movement is just asking for someone to point out their hypocrisy – and that’s exactly what these comic does.
Read MoreThe Dangers of Dating Faux Feminist Men
“Do I have to break up with him?” What does it mean to date a man who’s got all the feminist lingo down, but fails to live by feminist values?
Read More6 Assumptions About Fat Fetishism I’d Love For Us to Reconsider
People who dig sex or relationships with fat people can get a bad rep. But here’s good reason to think twice before dismissing them as “perverse” fat fetishists.
Read MoreThis Metaphor for Consent Might Be Just the Thing You Need to Make It Click
We often talk about consent as explicit, verbal, and important for new relationships. But here’s a metaphor that works for first-time sex through long-term relationships.
Read More5 Ways to Navigate Consent with a Partner Who Has Trouble Setting Boundaries
Setting boundaries is a challenge for many people – so what do you do about sexual consent if your partner has a hard time saying “no?” Try these steps.
Read MoreA Much-Needed Letter to a Very Sexually Active Teenager
Were you or are you a sexually active teenager? This author wrote some loving affirmation and advice to her younger self, and it’s a refreshing rejection of society’s sex-shaming.
Read MoreWhat It’s Like to Date When You Can’t Have Sex
“I felt like less of a woman.” Society tells us that men need sex – so what does that mean for a straight woman with medical conditions that rule out vaginal intercourse? Here’s how one woman struggled – and found out what she needs.
Read More7 Myths About Women and Masturbation It’s Time to Unlearn Right Now
“You masturbate?” We’re taught that women’s sexuality only exists for other people – and if you believe any of these masturbation myths, you might be falling for that lie.
Read MoreHow This Woman Found Self-Love by Masturbating with the Lights On
Can you relate to this woman’s struggles? Anna Binkovitz struggled through sexual violence, objectification, and self-doubt. This gorgeous poem is a wonderful story of how masturbation helped her.
Read More15 Comments Polyamorous People Are Tired of Getting
These responses to non-monogamy are super common – even from people who don’t mean to be judgmental. Do any of them cover your response to polyamory?
Read More6 Things Every Man Who Dates Trans Women Needs to Know
Because of transmisogyny, dating trans women comes with intense social stigma. Here’s one trans woman’s affirming guidance on navigating shame, loving trans women, and loving yourself.
Read More5 Myths About Love, Sex, and Relationships That Stop Us From Accepting Polyamory
The more questions this author gets about polyamory, the more she’s realized that society tells us a lot of heteronormative lies about love – and polyamorous folks aren’t the only ones who get mistreated as a result. Here’s the affirming truth.
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