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5 Ways People Justify Adults Having Sex with Minors – And Why It’s Still Not Okay
Of course you believe it’s wrong for adults to have sex with minors – unless a minor isn’t a “perfect victim,” right? Make sure you know why these cases are still wrong.
Read More3 Truths About Love and Sex I Discovered While Dating as an Asian Trans Femme
#1: “Sexual attraction has everything to do with race.” Do you think attraction is just a “natural preference” outside of our control? These important lessons show otherwise.
Read MoreYou’re Not Too ‘Tight’ for Penetrative Sex – Society Has Just Convinced You of These 5 Bullsh*t Lies
If you’ve ever wondered about this, here’s a real answer – without the sexist myths. (Spoiler alert: You’re going to be fine.)
Read More3 Important Examples of Why Our Feminism Demands Anti-Racism
Wonder why we talk about race so much? Here’s why anti-racism work isn’t separate from feminist work, but is actually a crucial component to it. These three examples show that we can’t begin to address the experiences of all women until we acknowledge race. Read on to learn more about how we can dismantle oppression by thinking of more than gender in our feminism.
Read MoreMy White Boss Talked About Race in America and This is What Happened
“Today you have a chance to be a better colleague.” It wasn’t “business as usual” for her – and these lessons from her white boss’ reaction are a really big deal.
Read MoreHere’s What Happened When Teens Talked to This Degrassi Star About Feminism
Degrassi’s Adamo Ruggiero visits his old high school for an awesome conversation that makes grateful for today’s young feminists.
Read More4 Problems With How We’re Talking About ‘Female Friendships’
It’s hard to see women as potential allies when you’ve been taught that they’re your competition. Here’s what to look out for so you can have healthier friendships.
Read MoreThe Woke Black Person’s Guide to Talking About Oppression with Family
What happens when you’ve been immersed in anti-racism, and then you spend time with a family that’s not as engaged in social justice? Here are some tips for the best possible justice-centered conversations with your family.
Read MoreWatch These 3 Amazing Poets Fight Assimilation Just By Talking About Their Names
“My name wasn’t given to me. It was given to the rest of the country.” You’ll never see a name as just a name after you witness this unforgettable, prize-winning performance.
Read MoreThis Body Choice Is Regularly Shamed in an Appallingly Sexist Way and Nobody’s Talking About It
We couldn’t believe the horrible things people say – or the misogynistic assumptions their judgments reveal.
Read More10 Tips for Talking About Sexual Violence with Your Sons
We often discuss issues of rape and sexual violence with our daughters, but are we having these critical conversations with our sons? The truth is that our sons can be victims of rape, too. They can also be bystanders, confidants, or rapists. Undoubtedly these conversations are challenging. So how do we start them, and what do we talk about? Here are a few tips.
Read More4 Rules for Talking to Tattooed People Without Disrespecting Our Boundaries
Since when does ink on someone’s skin turn their body into public property? Here are four things this author wishes people would remember when they see her tattoos.
Read MoreWhy Aren’t We Talking About the Curvy Latina Stereotype?
Latinas of all shapes, sizes, and ages suffer from disordered eating. Latinas are not immune from messages in the media telling us how to look. We may not be subjects in the mainstream body positivity conversation, but we’re certainly being told how we should look. And ignoring body image issues among Latinas forces us to think disordered eating is okay.
Read MoreOn Sexuality, Representation, and Being a Lonely Brown Girl
This article was originally published on Kajal Magazine and republished here with the author‘s permission. A few years ago, I truly believed a brown man would save me from my loneliness. It’s embarrassing to admit now, but at the time, my everyday life was shaped by this hope: if I could just find one to…
Read MoreAm I a Queer Woman Looking Through the Male Gaze?
To learn more, check out: 3 Ways To Tell The Difference Between Appreciation of Beauty and Sexual Objectification We’re Taking Lesbian Sexuality Back from the Male Gaze and the Result Is Awesome [do_widget id=’text-101′] M. Slade is a Contributing Comic Artist for Everyday Feminism. He is New York-based cartoonist and illustrator. Aside from creating artwork for…
Read MoreThe Real Reasons Women Fake Orgasms
Are women being “manipulative” by faking orgasms? These reasons show what you’re missing by blaming women.
Read MoreDiary of a Polyamorous Black Girl – How I Learned That Polyamory Is a Privilege
Is polyamory a relationship option that’s unavailable to most black people? Here’s how this author has faced stigma as both a polyamorous person and a black woman.
Read More5 Affirmations for Asexual People Struggling with Self-Acceptance
These can be really helpful if you’re struggling to accept your asexuality. But really, every asexual person could use these reminders every now and then.
Read More3 Ways My Parents Unintentionally Taught Me That My Consent Didn’t Matter
“You’re not allowed to say no.” You’d never want your child to feel like this author did – but her parents didn’t mean to make her feel this way either. These are important lessons on our cultural missteps in teaching consent.
Read More3 Ways Bollywood Sets Up a Sexuality Paradox for South Asian Women
There’s a problem with how women’s sexuality is portrayed in Bollywood films. So this author’s pointing out why it matters for South Asian women, and what needs to change.
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