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How You Can Tell Anti-Trans Bathroom Bills Aren’t About ‘Safety’ At All
Check out who’s telling the lie that anti-trans bathroom bills are about “women’s safety,” and you’ll know why we’re not falling for it.
Read More8 Things a Grown-Ass Man Should Say When She Says ‘I’m Ready to Go Back to Work’
Gender norms create some messed up ideas about women going back to work after having a baby. Here’s how a man can be a supportive partner.
Read More4 Things People Say When They Learn I’m a Sex Writer (And the Awful Gender Norms They Reveal)
“You’re so brave!” There are some really uncool stereotypes about women and sex that become SUPER clear when she says she write about sex and relationships.
Read More5 Things We Shouldn’t Be Dismissing as ‘Girl Hate’
We’re all for resisting the pressure on women to judge each other – but let’s get some clarity on these common situations that aren’t “girl hate” at all.
Read MoreWhy Paid Sick Leave Is Feminist as Hell
Do you know why supporting paid sick leave is so crucial for intersectional feminists? Here’s how this issue has a huge impact for women, families, and the wage gap.
Read MoreThis Is What It’s Like When Men Feel Entitled to Grab Your Body
Too many of us know the social norm of men’s sexual entitlement toward women – even our president-elect brags about it. This piece by Reagan Myers captures the chilling experience.
Read MoreHow to Treat a Lady On the Internet – Since Some of You Need Instructions
Entitled, sexist, and creepy behavior on the Internet has gone way too far. This primer lets you know what NOT to do when you come across women online.
Read MoreThe Weird History of East Asian Sex Stereotypes
“I’m not into Asian dudes.” Is it just a “preference” when so many people fetishize East Asian women and ignore men? Franchesca Ramsey shares what’s really going on.
Read MoreHere’s What a White Savior Is (And Why It’s the Opposite of Helpful)
Volunteering in African countries, “saving” Muslim women – you may think this is good allyship. But Celia Edell explains how white saviors do more harm than good.
Read MoreI’m Not Getting Surgery to Correct My Breast Deformity – Here’s Why
This author could get corrective surgery to “fix” her tuberous breasts. Her reasons for choosing not to say a lot about society’s beauty standards – especially expectations for women.
Read More6 Common Ways People Dismiss Feminism – And How To Hold Your Ground When They Do
“#6: Building straw women.” We’re all for friendly debate, but some debaters aren’t trying to engage with your position – they’re trying to dismiss it. Here are some common cheap tricks, and how to deal.
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 More4 Questions to Ask the Pro-Science, Anti-Feminist Advocates in Your Life
“Men and women are fundamentally different.” Do you know anyone who thinks science and biology prove feminism wrong? Try asking these questions to show them what science is really saying.
Read MoreWhy ‘Positive’ Stereotypes Are More Harmful Than They Seem
“Women are so good at this!” The harm of negative stereotypes is pretty obvious – but is a stereotype that seems like a compliment really any better? Celia Edell explains how “positive” stereotypes are worse than you may think.
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 MoreChescaleigh’s #OscarSoWhite Nail Tutorial Takes On Hollywood’s Lack of Diversity
“Who knew beige could be SO diverse?!” Are you following #OscarsSoWhite? Watch Franchesca Ramsey honor the women, trans actors, and people of color being dissed by Hollywood with this hilarious nail tutorial.
Read MoreA Stirring Conversation on Life as a Black Woman in the US
Do you know how it feels to live at the intersection of sexism and anti-black racism? These women share their struggles with workplace discrimination, police profiling, and more – with an affirming message of how they find hope.
Read MoreWhat Happens to Immigrant Families When They’re Detained Will Horrify You
Everyone in the US needs to know about the unsafe conditions in detention centers where immigrant families are held after fleeing violence in their home countries – and why women and children are most vulnerable.
Read MoreThe Awful Origins of the Fetishized ‘Submissive Asian Woman’ Stereotype
The “submissive China doll,” the “exotic geisha” – do you know how long these stereotypes of East Asian women have been around? Cristen Conger shares some disturbing info that really puts this in perspective.
Read More3 Ways To Be Sexually Empowered Without Being Sexually Entitled
“Equality that comes at the expense of consent is not true equality.” We should consider women’s desires as important as men’s – but here’s how to make sure that doesn’t turn into sexual entitlement.
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