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5 Problems with Hookup Culture – And How to Take It Back from Sexism
Do you have concerns about today’s hookup culture? The problem is not the act of casual sex – it’s the sexism in how people tend to practice it. So here are ways to make our hookups less sexist and more empowering.
Read MoreWhat Cis Men Should Have Learned in Sex Ed
This author gets a lot of questions from cisgender men about sex with cisgender women – and he’s noticed how much sex ed is to blame for the information gaps. Here are the important missing details.
Read More4 Myths That Hurt Polysexual Men and the Women They Date
“Bisexual men are really just gay.” When a man who isn’t straight is dating a woman, myths like this one stigmatize both of them. Make sure you’re not adding to the stigma by falling for any of these misconceptions.
Read MoreWhy People Send Dick Pics – And Why They Need to Stop
Before you hit “send,” here’s what you need to know about what it’s like for a woman to get an unwarranted dick pick – and how to better communicate your desires in a consensual way.
Read More3 Reasons Why We Blame the ‘Other Woman’ – And Why We Need to Stop
You know the “blame the other woman” dynamic when a woman gets cheated on. But do you realize why this dynamic shows up? Here are some of the big reasons – and why they’re anti-feminist.
Read More4 Myths That Make Us Fear All First-Time Vaginal Penetration Will Be Painful
Do you believe that all first-time vaginal penetration has to involve pain and bleeding? Actually, for most people, it doesn’t have to be this way! Here are the misguided reasons so many of us believe this is true.
Read More3 Ways Men Wanting to ‘Focus On Her Pleasure’ During Sex Can Still Be Sexist
Why would hearing a guy say “I love giving a woman pleasure!” make this author cringe? We’re all for women’s pleasure, but these are great points about how it can be sexist – and solid advice for you if this feels familiar.
Read MoreThese 8 Dad Stereotypes Are Anti-Feminist – And It’s Time to Ditch Them
“Dads don’t like to spend quality time with their kids.” Can you spot why myths like this one are so harmful? What would you add to the list?
Read More3 Touching Journeys Through Trans Masculinity
“How do you be you?” These trans men shared about their childhoods, struggles, and what masculinity means to them, and we can all learn something from their insightful reflections.
Read More4 Lies ‘Nice Guys,’ Pickup Artists, and Everyday Misogynists Tell You About Women — And Why They Hurt Us All
“Women are only interested in men who are jerks.” Sound familiar? That’s because messages like these are a staple of toxic masculinity. Read on to find out why this author calls getting rid of these beliefs “the best thing that ever happened to me.”
Read More3 Ways Polyamorous People Are Excluded in Queer Communities – And Why It’s Wrong
Queer communities are so important – but they can also be oppressive, and this article breaks down how excluding non-monogamous people means conforming to a harmful status quo instead of challenging it.
Read More3 Ways White Cis Gay Men Can Do Better for the LGBTQIA+ Movement
If you’re a white cis gay man, you know what it’s like to be marginalized. But you still have the most societal power in the LGBTQIA+ community, so here’s how you can use it to lift up the less privileged members of the community.
Read More6 Microaggressions That Exclude Women from the Tech Industry
Do you know why there are way more men than women in the tech industry? It’s been a hot topic in the media, and someone always jumps to the conclusion that women are uninterested or incapable. Here’s what’s really going on.
Read MoreThere’s No Such Thing as ‘Trans Enough’: A Postscript
Did you catch this artist’s last comic about how there’s no such thing as “trans enough?” Here’s an important follow-up – with the disturbing reality about trans experiences with the medical industry.
Read MoreThe Shocking Numbers Behind the US’s Exploding Women Prisoner Population
You’ll be appalled when you find out how much the population of women prisoners has been increasing. Why is this number growing so dramatically? This infographic has the whole horrifying truth.
Read MoreThis Is Why Pronouns Matter for Trans People
Ever been confused about pronouns, or about what to do if you’re not sure how someone identifies? This video’s got the info you need to clear up these questions and more.
Read MoreThis Trans Man Shared His Touching Coming Out Story – And Dropped Some Vital Knowledge
Our favorite moment was his boss’ surprising response. Everyone should have an attitude like his!
Read MoreHere’s What That ’78 Cents to a Man’s Dollar’ Wage Gap Statistic Really Means
The wage gap finally budged! Women made a cent more in 2013! Sigh. Since this is still such an issue (and some still believe that it isn’t), this author’s sharing the facts you need to know.
Read MoreThe Wage Gap Isn’t a Myth (Really, It Isn’t) – Here Are 4 Reasons Why
Ever heard that the wage gap between men’s and women’s pay is a myth? Marina Watanabe’s got the facts to answer to that.
Read MoreQuestions Trans Folks Are Tired of Being Asked
These folks are witty, insightful, and they’re not holding back from the truth – you’ve got to check out what they have to say to common questions.
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