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You Still Get to Have Bodily Autonomy in a Relationship – Here’s How to Maintain It
You always get to have control over your own body – relationships included. Celia Edell shares some affirming advice to help make sure you do.
Read MoreI Looked at a Rapist in the Mirror and Saw Him Smiling Back
“We can’t fix a system that we perpetuate without fixing ourselves, and we can’t fix ourselves until we admit that we need fixing.” This story is so important for ending rape culture.
Read More50 Shades of Grey: Kink or Abuse?
There’s been a lot of criticism in feminist and kink communities over the “Fifty Shades of Grey” series – first as novels, and now as movies. And the biggest problem is that what’s being depicted here isn’t really BDSM – it’s intimate partner violence, from stalking behavior to ignoring safe words. Watch this video to learn more about the controversy.
Read MoreExposing 5 Sex Myths That Impact Your Choices as a Woman
Have gender stereotypes led you to have sex when you didn’t want to? Your sex life shouldn’t be defined by stereotypes. Understanding how culture influences our choices around sex can empower us to talk about our desires and needs openly and sincerely. This article will help you understand and feel empowered. Learn how myths can impact you — and what to do about it.
Read MoreBeyond 50 Shades: The Reality Behind 3 Myths About BDSM
It’s important to discuss kink from a feminist perspective because of the harm that misinformation about our desires can cause. This misinformation can lead to feelings of disempowerment in one’s a/sexuality and relationships, and erardicating that should be part of the foundation of any intersectional feminist movement. So let’s bust three common myths about BDSM.
Read More10 Tips for Talking About Sexual Violence with Your Sons
We often discuss issues of rape and sexual violence with our daughters, but are we having these critical conversations with our sons? The truth is that our sons can be victims of rape, too. They can also be bystanders, confidants, or rapists. Undoubtedly these conversations are challenging. So how do we start them, and what do we talk about? Here are a few tips.
Read More4 Things Adults Can Do to Address Child Victimization
The silence of a missing young girl named Relisha Rudd, of the 276 Nigerian school girls half a world away from her, and of the thousands of child sufferers of abuse, assault, and abduction unwillingly call us to a greater understanding of how to protect our young. Thankfully, experts in violence against children — and survivors of childhood violence — are speaking up.
Read More3 Reasons Why You Need to Talk to Your Teens About Sexual Pleasure
Do you know about the consequences of leaving pleasure out of sex ed? They’re really worrisome – but there’s hope for progress!
Read More9 Intersectional Parenting Tips for Parents with Privilege
“I want my kids to do better than me.” How can you pass on anti-oppressive values to your kids? With these tips, you can grow together every day.
Read More5 Reasons We Need to Stop Making Jokes About Men Who Have Been Raped By Women
There was a terrible backlash after actor Shia LaBeouf told a reporter that a woman raped him. And unfortunately, the jokes made at his expense are not unusual. Here’s why the truth about male rape survivors is no laughing matter.
Read More10 Things You Should Know About Sexual Fantasies
Do you know how fantasies can affect your sex life? If you’ve ever been curious about sexual fantasies, Dr. Doe has some info for you.
Read MoreYour Social Movement Needs to Be Inclusive of Neurodiversity – Here Are 8 Ways to Make It Happen!
If our social movements aren’t accessible for everyone, then who are they for?
Read MoreYes, I’m a Bearded Lady – And No, I’m Not ‘Grateful’ for Your Attention
This author shuts down the notion that folks who don’t fit into narrow beauty standards should be grateful for romantic or sexual attention – and you’ll be applauding by the end of it.
Read More8 Refreshing Approaches to Positive Sex for People of All Sizes
“Let’s talk about (fat) sex!” We don’t talk about it nearly enough, but it’s an important part of both sex positivity and body positivity. Just think of all the ways sexuality is stripped from people who are considered fat. Now read this introduction to “Sex at Every Size,” a new set of practices to help us move beyond society’s limits and feel sexy at any size.
Read MoreThese Poets Declare Exactly What’s Wrong with Rape Jokes
Rape jokes, false sympathy, hashtags like #NotAllMen: These are hurting survivors. So if you’re sick of rape jokes or wonder why other people are, catch a prize-winning slam piece from these young Brave New Poets.
Read More25 Everyday Examples of Rape Culture
Chances are, you’ve heard the term “rape culture.” But do you know how rape culture actually shows up? These examples make it crystal clear.
Read MoreThe Latest War on Women: Online Harassment
The Internet is very much a public space – with all of the same sexism, racism, homophobia, and transphobia of our streets, but often, much worse. Women are the targets of a lot of this ugliness. Not unlike street harassment in the way we feel its hovering, ominous presence and the way it can control our actions — or at least try to — online harassment is an issue to be taken seriously.
Read MoreWhat People Need to Know to Have Great First-Time Sex
Even though you think of your first time as far behind you, the truth is: new partners enter your life. And every time you’re with someone new, you’re having sex for the first time all over again. So, to ensure that you’ll have great sex any first time around, I’ve come up with the following delicious recipe. Spolier alert: All it takes is communication.
Read MoreFive Ways Rape Culture Exists Unnoticed And Goes Unchecked In Our Everyday Life
While there are many glaring examples of rape culture, there’s also a covert nature to rape culture that often goes unnoticed. We must also look beyond the overt ways in which rape apologia exists and recognize exactly how it sneaks into our everyday life. So let’s look at some pervasive and normalized parts of society that contribute to it and what you can do about it in your life.
Read More10 Reasons Why Rape Culture is So Bad in the Latinx Community
CW: Sexual Assault, Child Sexual Abuse, Violence Against Women Sexual assault is the most underreported crime in the United States, with 63% of sexual assaults never being reported to police. Despite these numbers, Latinx survivors of sexual violence are even less likely to seek out resources after sexual assault than survivors of other racial and…
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