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What’s Up with the Stigma Against Men Who Use Sex Toys?
Have you noticed the double standard society applies to men who use sex toys? Cristen Conger’s shutting down the stereotypes, and breaking down what this stigma says about modern masculinity.
Read More25 Ridiculous Things I Shouldn’t Have to Do to Avoid Street Harassment
“What’s the big deal? It’s a compliment!” If you knew what we have to do to navigate street harassment, you’d have a hard time dismissing the problem – so here are some examples.
Read More4 Bogus Stereotypes You Might Believe About Openly Sexual Women
You might not realize how common myths about openly sexual women go hand-in-hand with sexist and heteronormative assumptions. Do you believe any of these?
Read More12 Personal Rights Women Have in Intimate Relationships
This author was taught to always put others’ needs first. Everyone deserves these things in a relationship, and if you’re a woman, you can probably use these reminders.
Read MoreWe Have a Women’s Leadership Problem – And It’s Not for the Reasons You Think
The numbers showing women’s underrepresentation in leadership are dismal – and way too many people believe in these myths about why. Does this information surprise you?
Read MoreWhat They Don’t Tell You About Being Transgender
This powerful narrative shows a side of the transgender story as “all the stages of grief, sometimes all at once.” Share this with anyone who thinks it’s easy.
Read MoreMen Holding Each Other Accountable for Rape Culture
In his spoken word poem “Action,” Guante reflects on how he should have held his friend accountable for the abusive way he spoke about and treated his girlfriend. He analyzes how the media teaches men to think of sex as violence and to victim blame. This poem asks men to speak up and reminds them that rape culture is dependent on their silence and complacency.
Read MoreAn Anti-Marriage Feminist Gets (Happily) Married
When I witnessed female classmates dropping out of school at an alarming rate with the express purpose of getting married and starting a family, I wondered, “are traditional gender roles what we fought for?” But later I realized the most important thing is to offer men and women the right to choose their own life path and not feel like their choices are restricted by their gender.
Read More5 Ways That Bi Erasure Hurts More Than Just Bisexual People
Bisexual folks have been made the butt of so many jokes, have had their identities excluded from queer communities, and have been accused of perpetuating transphobia and the gender binary. But the castigation of bi identities from queer and gender non-conforming movements reinforces a prejudice that harms people across the gender and sexuality spectrum.
Read MoreThis Comic Reveals How Out-of-Control the Restaurant Industry’s Sexism Problem Really Is
Nobody should have to put up with these examples of sexism in the service industry. Do you have any more ideas on how to deal with it?
Read MoreHow Asexuality Is More Complicated You Think
Asexuality is defined as not experiencing sexual attraction. Seems straightforward, right? But like most things, asexuality isn’t as simple as it appears. Within asexuality there are many different spectra to consider: from gender and sexual attraction to sexual drive and desire. There is a lot of nuance to this identity. Check out this video for a helpful introduction!
Read More6 Things White People Can Do To Reach Friends and Family Members to End Racism
Originally published on Medium and republished here with the author’s permission. All across America, people are wondering what to do to stop the rising tide of fascism and many feel powerless and frustrated. I posted on social media that white people need to do more and specifically to reach those white men marching with torches, chanting Nazi slogans. They…
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 MoreThe Glorification of Masculinity in the Queer Dating Scene Is Totally a Thing – But No One Seems to Want to Talk About It
Do you recognize any of these sexist ideas in your own queer community – or in your own thoughts?
Read MoreSex Tips That Don’t Suck
Had enough of sex tips that suck? They can really damage the way you see yourself. Take in this spoken word piece about real sex tips and take your body back.
Read More4 Ways to Support Queer Femmes – Instead of Erasing Us from Queer Communities
Do you know about all the ways femmes can be left out and put down in LGBTQIA+ communities? What are your ideas for getting rid of femmephobia?
Read More8 Lessons That Show How Emotional Labor Defines Women’s Lives
Are you expected to give emotional labor in these ways? This author has poignantly captured the impact of this pressure on women and other people society labels “feminine.”
Read MoreWhy I Call Her My ‘Partner’ and Not My ‘Girlfriend’
She is my partner. She is not my girlfriend. Choosing to use the word “partner” is somewhat political, but it is also very personal. I choose to use “partner” to not only indicate to society that I desire equality in my relationship, but more importantly, to indicate to my partner that, above all else, I unconditionally respect her as a completely autonomous and equal companion.
Read More13 Questions Most Cis Men Will Never Have to Ask Themselves
So many cis men have a difficult time accepting that they have male privilege. This article provides concrete, accessible examples of that privilege and it’s impact.
Read MoreThese 25 Examples of Male Privilege from a Trans Guy’s Perspective Really Prove the Point
This author shows us how many privileges he gained when he transitioned – and we were blown away by the list.
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