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6 Abortion Myths We Need to Put to Rest Once and For All
Our society is filled with all kinds of mixed messages and myths about abortion. These myths have real effects on policy. So let’s bust some.
Read MoreWhat Our Dominant Narratives Say About Abortion
Can you think of a movie or television show that portrays abortion as an option for one of its characters? These are the dominant narratives about abortion – the stories we see and hear that shape how we perceive the procedure. Meanwhile, where are the real stories? Where are the realities, the facts and the lived experiences of actual people having abortions?
Read MoreHow To Start Loving Your Vagina
The entire world convinced me over the years that my vagina was gross, dirty, and ugly. That shit stays with you. But that’s the thing about self-image and cultivating positive, awesome body-love – you have to work at it. So if you find yourself in the position of hating your vagina or if you know a young person who might, here are some suggestions to get you started on loving it instead.
Read MoreHow Male Sexual Entitlement Hurts Everyone
Male sexual entitlement is the belief that men are owed sex on account of their maleness. So let’s go into how male sexual entitlement negatively impacts everyone, men included.
Read MoreTop 5 Questions About Vaginal Orgasm Answered
There’s a lot of misinformation still out there about vaginal sexual response and what is considered “normal,” driven home by patriarchal ideals about what vaginal orgasm “should” look like. This leads people with vaginas to second-guess their own bodies and forget that they too experience and deserve sexual satisfaction – for their own sake.
Read MoreI Can’t Have An Orgasm
I have been in a loving relationship for over a year but I can’t orgasm. Why? In short, I’m sexually repressed. Instead of embracing sex in all its beauty, I feel disgusted.
Read MoreWhy Masturbation Is For Women Too And Not Just Men
For women, masturbating is a lot like farting – they’re shameful and embarrassing when women (but not men) do it. But it’s natural and feels great to just let loose and do it.
Read MoreThe Sexy Lie
Our media is saturated with images that sexually objectify women. The explanation for this phenomenon? “Sex sells.” But is it really sex that these ads are implying? Caroline Heldman doesn’t think so. Check out her TED Talk about the overwhelming sexual objectification of women in our media, and how something a lot more sinister than sex appeal is at work.
Read MoreWhen The Institution Strikes Back: How Student Activists Can Survive Administration Retaliation
For me, one of the scariest parts of student organizing was realizing the school or institution I had put trust into was actually working against me. The first time I realized my beloved institution, Spelman College, was simply a cog in the system was after my participation in a sexual violence protest after the “Raped…
Read MoreWe’re Failing at Talking About Sexual Assault in the US If We Ignore Native Women
Trump’s campaign kicked off a big conversation on sexual assault. But where’s the concern for Native women – who suffer the highest rates of sexual violence?
Read More7 Tips for White Parents Talking to Kids About Police Murders of Black People
It can be hard to know what to say to kids about racist police violence, but these tips are good reminders that it’s possible – and important – to do so.
Read MoreWhat Nobody Who Says Talking About Race ‘Divides’ Us Seems to Understand
How do you feel when people don’t acknowledge your identities? Jamia Wilson shares a powerful perspective on intersectionality.
Read More5 Reasons to Stop Talking Sh*t About People From the South and Midwest
If you’re among the progressives talking smack about “flyover country,” you may not be as progressive as you think. This should convince you to get rid of these elitist phrases.
Read MoreNext Time Someone Wonders Why We’re Still Talking About Racism, Show Them This
Yes, we’re still talking about racism – check out this moving video and you’ll know exactly why.
Read MoreThis White Mom and Black Son Never Talked About Race – Until This Horrific Traffic Stop
“I thought that love would conquer all and skin color really didn’t matter.” Here’s the animated true story of how everything changed – including their “colorblind” views. Have you ever had a reality check like this one?
Read More4 Enlightening Truths About Our ‘Bikini Body’ Obsession That Nobody Talks About
If you’re anything like us, you’re fed up with sexist, fat-shaming “beach body” ads. But we need to talk about this, too: What does the “beach body” concept really say about us?
Read MoreThere’s a Rape Epidemic in America That No One Is Talking About: Debunking 4 Myths About Male Survivors
Due to patriarchy, our society does not want to acknowledge the frequency and impact of sexual violence directed at boys and men. Because of the misogynist socialization of masculinity, boys are taught to embrace and celebrate their abuse. This leads to years of silent trauma for too many men. Let’s debunk some of these harmful stereotypes and inaccurate myths.
Read More6 Must-Read Expert Perspectives That Destroy the War on Obesity
The individuals, companies, and media outlets responsible for the clamor of the War on Obesity would have us think about nothing more than the alleged “risks” of being fat. The last thing they want is for anyone to consider all the ways that the campaign has damaged the lives of fat people. Check out what six kickass fat activists have to say on the matter.
Read MoreWhy We Need Mental Healthcare Without Asexual Erasure – And How to Get There
If you’ve ever had a therapist like this one or been in her shoes, this can show you how to right the wrongs too many asexual people have to deal with.
Read More6 Tips for Marginalized People Looking for a Good Therapist
If you’re queer, a survivor, or otherwise marginalized, you may have these questions about therapy. Here are some answers.
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