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Have you noticed what’s messed up about news coverage on abortion? Here are some experts with critical info on the dangerous lies you’re being told.

Hookup culture can be really sexist – so is it possible to enjoy casual sex without the misogyny? Yes! Check out these tips for a more empowering time.

Love YouTube videos? You should know this about the women who make them: “I love making YouTube videos. I love making content that makes you laugh or think or see the world differently. I hate that my job comes with a daily dose of harassment.” In this video, these women share about the sexist, racist, and body-shaming comments that regularly slam their work. (Trigger Warning)

Hank Green knows we all want to be appreciated, but he wants you to know that initial attraction isn’t really based in reality. And he’s worried about young women basing their self-worth on whether they appeal to guys, especially since that seems to be how the world is set up. So hear him out in this video where he discusses love at first sight and its nonsense.

“Girls like you are the reason women get no respect.” This shows something very wrong with the way society treats femininity. Can you relate?

Terms like “ladylike” are in line with equally absurd terms like “acting Black” that lump behavior onto a particular group of people in an effort to reinforce dominant society’s assertion of what is considered desirable and acceptable social protocol. So here are my four top reasons for steering clear of labels and social graces when it comes to my daughters.

Have you ever had to deal with comments like these? They’re horrifying – but Marina Watanabe’s using the hashtag #YouTubeMisogyny to fight back, and her smart comebacks could help you deal, too.

There are people who identify as feminists who try to exclude trans women from any feminist discussion or space, claiming that “there’s so much more to being a woman than wearing a dress or having some surgery.” But that line of thinking reminds us of another group — and it’s not a very flattering comparison. Check out this comic to see how trans-exclusionary logic plays out!

“Boys always want it.” Watch this performance to the end – Akeemjamal Rollins has a powerful message about why we’ve got to stop silencing male survivors.

What did you learn from your toys when you were a child? The answer may depend on whether you were raised as a boy or a girl. For a clear picture of the absurd differences between what society expects of men and of women, look no further than this comic. Here’s what everyone should realize about how we empower boys and disempower girls – and why we need to stop.

Many people have no idea what does and does not constitute harassment. Here’s the thing: in our society, men are taught to feel sexually entitled to women. So many men who approach women in public spaces feel they “should” respond positively to their overtures – and then get upset at them when they don’t. Here’s some concrete examples of how this shows up.

Coming out as trans* is hard enough without the added difficulty of a substantial language barrier. Check out this week’s video headline to hear Leo’s story of how he came out to the people in his life, including his close family members. Watch Leo impart advice and warnings about the rocky terrain of coming out to people who you can’t even communicate with.

“That doesn’t happen to guys.” You may recognize some of the people in this Joyful Heart PSA – and sadly, the myths they’re repeating about male sexual abuse survivors may be familiar, too. Pass on the message to say #NoMore shame and stigma.

“Compassionate conservatism” is the idea that one can simultaneously push marginalization, but doing it in a way that shows care. But usually, this “care” is focused all wrong — like, say, toward fetuses, but not toward accessible childcare. And there’s nothing compassionate about that. It’s harmful, it’s hurtful, and it’s oppressive.

“Do you really think I owe you a response?” What would you say if you could be honest with your catcallers? These women captured exactly what’s on our minds.

Ever heard these excuses for why gender discrimination at work “isn’t about sexism?” This really puts in perspective why we shouldn’t believe the lies.

A person in a wheelchair travels down a city sidewalk lined with bright green trees.

“Why is my experience so invisible to the feminist community?” We tend to assume that #YesAllWomen experience street harassment – but this disabled woman’s story shows that we’re missing some important details.

Do you believe it’s hard for a woman to enjoy sex without an emotional bond? That explanation is missing something, so here’s more info on women and casual sex – beyond so-called “biological differences.”