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4 Reasons You Don’t Have to Be Afraid of Your Fatness
We’re cringing at that trailer for “Rough Night.” But despite messages that you have to hate your fatness, these are some of the many reasons not to.
Read More3 Ways to Use Selfies to Make Peace with Your Mental Illness
What’s your opinion on selfies? Check out this author’s insights on how people with mental illness, disability, and neurodivergence can use them for self-care, and you might get a whole new outlook.
Read More6 Ways to Talk About STIs (Without Being a Jerk)
STI shaming tends to go unchecked – but this author has some good reasons why this form of body shaming is not okay. So here are some suggestions from firsthand experience on how we can stop perpetuating awful stereotypes.
Read More9 of the Biggest Lies Christianity Tells Us About Sex and Marriage
Wow, this is really bad advice. Does the Christian church’s monopoly on Western conversations on sex and marriage mean you’ve been subject to it?
Read More3 Reasons Why We Need To Talk About Queer And Trans People And Birth Control
When we talk about birth control, we need to remember that cis straight women aren’t the only stakeholders.
Read MoreHere’s How International Allies Can Support Black Lives Matter
What’s your role as an international ally against anti-black oppression in the US? This author had the same question, and here are some great ideas.
Read More5 Helpful Things You Deserve to Know When You End a Relationship
It can be hard to be the one to initiate a breakup – especially when nobody’s telling you these things. Here are some reminders that can help.
Read MoreCaesar Salad with a Side of (Mis)Gendering: When Dining Out Means Getting Outed
“Can I get you girls anything?” The food service industry has a special brand of misgendering – and here’s what you can do about it.
Read MoreIntent vs. Impact: Why Your Intentions Don’t Really Matter
Do you feel like it’s unfair to accuse you of being oppressive if you “didn’t mean” to cause harm? If the impact of our actions is the furthering of oppression, then in the end that’s what matters.
Read More9 Ways Ableism Impacts the Housing Search for Families with Service Dogs
It’s illegal and oppressive to discriminate against service dogs – so how did this author and his partner almost end up homeless? These common examples of ableism are so damaging.
Read More10 Keys to Creating an Inclusive Classroom Community for LGBTQ Students
The unfortunate reality is that few schools are safe spaces for LGBTQ students. When I facilitate professional development sessions for teachers on building inclusive environments for diverse student populations, it’s clear most teachers want to be as supportive as possible to LGBTQ students, but aren’t sure how best to do so. So I’ve compiled a list of 10 things teachers can do to create a more inclusive classroom environment for LGBTQ students.
Read MoreBreaking Down the Assertion That Some Women Go for Jerks (And 3 Ways to Change the Conversation)
There’s an annoyingly persistent question often asked by the Nice Guy(TM) sect: “Why do some women go for jerks?” We need to redirect that question.
Read More3 Ways to Rethink Masculinity as a Newly Masculine-Presenting Person
We sometimes think that issues of sexual entitlement and objectification are purely a problem with men, but the reality is masculine women do it, too. As I’ve become more vocal about my masculinity, my feminism has had to change from a feminism of solidarity to a feminism of recognizing that I’m different, and I that need to own that and change my behavior.
Read MoreWhat Is Patriarchy (And How Does It Hurt Us All)?
The patriarchy harms all people, regardless of gender identity, sex, or sexual orientation, by perpetuating oppressive and limiting gender roles, the gender binary, transphobia and cissexism, sexual assault, and the political and economic subordination of women. Watch Marina Watanabe discuss the pervasive and intricate ways patriarchy violates us all.
Read MoreHow My Husband’s Subconscious Racism Nearly Destroyed Our Marriage
“This was how I realized I was dating a racist man.” Wow. This story really shows how much racism is normalized in our lives – even in our intimate relationships.
Read More#BeThatGuy: 7+ Everyday Ways Men Can Transform Masculinity
I recently wrote a piece on my personal blog that highlighted seven men who are transforming masculinity, and I was blown away by how well it resonated. In reflecting on the post, I realized that it was so popular because it touched on an unfilled need. We need to talk about what a more inclusive masculinity could actually look like beyond “Real men cry, too.”
Read More7 Snarky Responses to Those Annoying Questions People Ask Single Women Who Date Men
We have a hard time envisioning a woman who isn’t driven by romantic aspirations. You need go no further than any grocery store magazine aisle to be bombarded with quizzes, horoscopes, and advice on love. And we really need society to catch up and stop asking single women annoying questions. But until that glorious day, here are seven snarky responses to try.
Read More17 Lies We Need to Stop Teaching Boys About Sex
Men and boys are a big part of the equation in discussions about sex positivity, so let’s debunk these 17 myths boys often learn about sex.
Read MorePracticing Feminism for Father’s Day
How can we make feminist commitments this Father’s Day? This list of ideas ranges from the civic to the personal, the playful to the political, but each suggestion is geared so that feminism is at the heart of our families. Join us in making a commitment to take at least one action against patriarchy and misogyny in real life. Let us evolve fatherhood together.
Read MoreIn Pursuit of Sexual Pleasure Equality
Girls are often raised more conservatively and are socially conditioned to set limitations on sexual activity. And if the movie industry is an extension of our world, you can expect it to be just as sexist and patriarchal. But you don’t have to accept it. When we write our stories and demand to see them portrayed, we redefine what is normal. Redefining normal is easier than you think.
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