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9 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 MoreThis Comedian Turns the Tables on Sex Position Jokes
In a world where sexual violence is still the butt of too many jokes, Liz Miele flawlessly drenches humor in feminism and wrings patriarchy down the drain.
Read More5 Sexist Assumptions About Stay-at-Home Moms All Feminists Need to Shut Down
It’s unfair to say that women are unfeminist for being stay-at-home moms – but these assumptions still come up in the movement. Here’s what they get wrong.
Read More3 Mistakes Parents Make When Teaching Consent and Bodily Autonomy – And How to Fix Them
Many of us send messages that hurt children’s ability to recognize and communicate about when their personal boundaries are violated. Here are some practical, everyday ways to change that.
Read MoreGay Men’s Sexism and Women’s Bodies
Some believe that since gay men do not want to be sexually intimate with women, our uninvited touching and groping is benign. In a culture that doesn’t see gay men as “men”, our sexist acts are instead read as “diva worship” or “celebrating women” even when they are acts of objectification, assault, and dehumanization. We must question these assumptions in ourselves and in our communities.
Read MoreBusting Myths about Fat Bodies
I’ve been thinking a lot about the assumptions people make about living in a fat body. I want to break some of those erroneous assumptions about living in a fat body down. I want to talk about how it feels to live in a fat body.
Read More4 Lies ‘Nice Guys,’ Pickup Artists, and Everyday Misogynists Tell You About Women — And Why They Hurt Us All
“Women are only interested in men who are jerks.” Sound familiar? That’s because messages like these are a staple of toxic masculinity. Read on to find out why this author calls getting rid of these beliefs “the best thing that ever happened to me.”
Read More3 Reasons We Need to Be Critical of Sex Positivity in Queer Spaces
Is your queer community super sex-positive? That may not always be a good thing – check this out for some important reasons why.
Read MoreWho We’re Leaving Out of Sex Positivity – And How to Make It More Inclusive
You’re probably familiar with the traditional vision of “sex positivity” – talking about all the ways that sex can be great. But do you know who’s being left out? This comic shows how we can make a change.
Read More4 Ways to Make Your Period-Positivity More Inclusive
You might know how great period-positivity can be – debunking harmful myths about menstruation is important. But do you know who period-positivity tends to exclude? Here’s how to include more people who need it.
Read More4 Easy Ways to Incorporate More Sex Positivity into Your Parenting
How do you feel about talking to your kids about sex? Many people find it nerve-wracking, but these useful tips can help you figure out how to raise your children with a positive view of sexuality.
Read More3 Reasons Why Sex-Positivity without Critical Analysis Is Harmful
I like what sex-positivity sets out to do, but the problem for me is the way that a lot of people practice sex-positivity in the mainstream movement – namely, without a critical analysis component. And I want to talk about that. So here are three points to consider when thinking through this stuff.
Read More5 Ways the Way We Talk About Grindr Upholds Thin Privilege and Body Fascism
Are you only thinking about thin people’s experiences when you talk about sex apps like Grindr? These common assumptions show that we need to change the conversation.
Read MoreThis Is What It’s Like When Men Feel Entitled to Grab Your Body
Too many of us know the social norm of men’s sexual entitlement toward women – even our president-elect brags about it. This piece by Reagan Myers captures the chilling experience.
Read MoreYes, You Still Have Thin Privilege If You ‘Worked For’ Your Body – Here’s Why
Many forms of privilege are based on things you’re born with – so if you’ve “worked for” your body, does thin privilege still count? Here’s how it works.
Read MoreBody Dysmorphia Makes People Hate How They Look – Here’s How You Can Support Them
Does someone you know have Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)? This comic will give you an idea of what they’re going through – with great tips for you on supporting them through.
Read MoreWant Sex Tips That Actually Help? Try These 4 Activities to Connect to Your Body
Lots of sex advice includes new tricks, toys, and positions. But if you’re like this author, those kinds of tips aren’t helpful – because the first step is to connect with your body. These tips can help you get there.
Read MoreYour FitBit Is Ruining Your Relationship with Your Body – Here Are 3 Reasons Why
This author’s done with FitBit, Nike+, and all the other apps that “track your numbers.” Here’s why this is a big problem disguised as health – and how it might be taking a toll on you.
Read MoreThis Trans Woman Never Felt ‘Born In the Wrong Body’ – And Here’s Why That’s So Beautiful
This isn’t everyone’s truth, but it’s a fascinating point of view that can help change common and hurtful ways society tends to perceive trans bodies.
Read More4 Enlightening Truths About Our ‘Bikini Body’ Obsession That Nobody Talks About
If you’re anything like us, you’re fed up with sexist, fat-shaming “beach body” ads. But we need to talk about this, too: What does the “beach body” concept really say about us?
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