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Binge Eating In Men
Unlike in the past, men are increasingly dealing with eating disorders and 40% of of people who binge eat are men. However many men do not seek treatment for fear of appearing weak, strange, or like less of a “man” and many health professionals fail to screen men for eating disorders as closely as needed. But a man who binge eats needs treatment and support just as a woman does.
Read MoreWhy We Need to Stop Normalizing Painful Sex
She was terrified after hearing that sex would hurt. But painful sex is not inevitable – and these are some awful results of saying that it is.
Read More7 Reasons Why Class Is a Feminist Issue
People often discuss class as if it’s independent from other forms of oppression. But class is at the heart of feminist work – here are some important points on how.
Read More4 Ways Sexism Contributed to My Eating Disorder – And How Feminism Helped Me Heal
It’s not always as simple as wanting to “look like a model” – these connections between sexism and eating disorders aren’t often talked about.
Read MoreWhy the MRA ‘Manosphere’ Isn’t Actually Helping Men Cope with Rejection
Coping with rejection? If you’re like this reader who wrote to us, you know some straight men turn to MRAs, pick up artists, and other groups for support. Here’s why the Manosphere’s not giving the help you need.
Read MoreThe Dangers of Dating Faux Feminist Men
“Do I have to break up with him?” What does it mean to date a man who’s got all the feminist lingo down, but fails to live by feminist values?
Read MoreThere Is No ‘Real’ Feminist: Why You Can Be One Anyway
There’s a midpoint between the lazy and feminist portions of my brain that wants to say, “This thing is feminist because I like it.” But I can’t do that. Because then I wouldn’t have to be critical. This is the problem I have with centering conversations around whether something is feminist: It’s the wrong question to be asking about feminism.
Read MoreWhat Has Feminism Accomplished?
“What has feminism actually accomplished?” We get this question from skeptics a lot. Here’s Cristen Conger with some notable feminist achievements from the last few years. What would you add to the list?
Read More5 Problems with ‘Keep Abortion Rare’
You’ll see it on signs and banners at abortion rallies: “Keep Abortion Safe, Legal, and Rare.” This sentiment is often championed and portrayed as “something we can all agree on.” But is it really a desire we have, let alone one that we should be making heard? How does this kind of logic affect the abortion movement and all those who seek abortions?
Read MoreAging Gracefully in an Anti-Aging World
Fine lines, dull skin, loss of muscle tone, gray hair – all these trappings of a mature body that society has deemed shameful pop up on my radar now more than ever. Some of these traits are starting to show up in my own body and some are yet to arrive, but the messages about their insidiousness are penetrating my consciousness now when they used to just bounce away like so much noise.
Read More4 Ways To Challenge The Male Gaze
The male gaze is a lens of entitlement. And challenging it is an integral part of feminism. Here are four ways to start.
Read MoreThe Feminist Guide To Non-Creepy Flirting
Want to avoid being “that guy” when you flirt? Society’s giving you some mixed messages, but these tips will help clear things up.
Read MoreBias Against Intersex Olympics Athletes Is What’s Unfair – Not These Athletes’ Bodies
Did you hear about what Shannon Rowbury said about intersex Olympics runners? It’s not okay – and here’s the info on anti-intersex bias and transphobia that shows why.
Read More3 Reasons Why Body-Positive Ad Campaigns Are Less Empowering Than You Think
Can you spot what’s off about ads like Dove’s #choosebeautiful campaign?
Read MoreHere Are 6 Ways That Girls Are Taught They Shouldn’t Ask Guys Out (And Why They Should Do It Anyway)
What century are we in again? Tired gender roles still hold a lot of us back in the dating world, but here’s why they don’t have to.
Read More4 Teenage Girl Tropes Spreading Dangerous Stereotypes in the Media
#1: “The ‘jailbait’ teenage girl.” You’ve probably encountered these types of teenage girls in the media – but have you thought about what they say about our society?
Read More4 Critical Reasons Why Unions Are a Feminist Issue
Do you know how unions relate to the feminist issues you care about? Here’s what every feminist should know about unions and labor rights.
Read More5 Troubling Facts About Male Rape Survivors
“1. It happens more often than you might think.” Cristen Conger is sharing new research that reveals how society fails men who are survivors of rape. Nobody deserves this – here’s what needs to change.
Read MoreThe Beginning Black Feminist’s Guide to Feminism Without the Anti-Black Bullsh*t
Being a Black feminist can sometimes feel isolating, but here are some options for a practice that’s right for you. Do any of these speak to what feminism means to you?
Read MoreDoes Feminism Require Vegetarianism or Veganism?
Some say that being a feminist morally requires being vegetarian or vegan. As a feminist vegetarian who doesn’t apply her choice to others, Celia Edell shares what this question means to her.
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