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The Critical Difference Between Consent and Silence
Just what does consent mean? In just a few words, this short poem cuts quick and deep to the true meaning of consent. Her words are chilling and unforgettable.
Read MoreAffirmative Consent Laws, Explained in One Simple Video
Recently, California passed the “Yes Means Yes” law, which dictates that “an affirmative, unambiguous and conscious decision” must be reached by everyone involved to engage in sexual activity. This was a huge step in the fight against rape culture! What does this decision mean in terms of our society’s view of sex and consent? Check out this video to find out!
Read MoreI Think I Might Not Be Straight – So What Am I?
I’m not going to tell you that labels are for soup cans, although I understand that sentiment. But the secret that no one is telling you is this: This is who you are, and your experience is valid – with or without a label affixed. But for everyone who’s got a hold on identifying their feelings, but needs help figuring out a label, let’s talk about it.
Read MoreLies, Deception, and Pregnancy: The Crisis of Fake Clinics
You’ve seen the signs: “Pregnant? Scared? Alone? We Can Help.” Have you ever responded to one? Thousands of women have. Usually promising free services like pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, and “judgment-free” counseling, these centers reach out to women in potentially vulnerable positions, claiming to offer hope and help. But what are they really like?
Read MoreWhy The Dichotomy of “Sluts” and “Regular Girls” is Dangerous
Jenna Marbles posted a video expressing her opinions about women who she referred to as “sluts.” In a response to this, popular vlogger Hayley Hoover explains how the video could negatively affect Jenna’s audience of primarily young women. Watch Hayley explain how setting up a dichotomy between “sluts” and “regular girls” leads to rape, and the internalization of blame on the part of rape victims.
Read MoreDoes Calling Out Sexual Entitlement Demonize Male Sexuality?
Sexual entitlement has become so normalized, that calling it out gets equated to attacking all men. But here’s why this isn’t the same as calling men pigs who are slaves to their sex drives.
Read MoreGetting Consent
Erin McKelle argues that part of the reason why people are so bad at getting consent is because they don’t know what consent looks like. So what does consent look like, and how does it work? Well, for one thing, let’s talk about the importance of enthusiasm when it comes to consent in that it shows actual interest in sex, rather than complacency.
Read MoreLet’s Talk About Sex Part II: Your Curious Toddler and Preschooler
At that age, kids often ask a lot of questions about their bodies and it’s important they develop a positive relationship to them as part of developing healthy sexuality. Most of us have the best of intentions but lack the skills to implement them due to our own lack of role models and the very visceral reaction to the topic. So here’s a different way of handling their difficult questions.
Read MoreNavigating Consent: Debunking the “Gray Area” Myth
The “gray area” we have come to know as an inevitable part of sex is a product of our culture’s unhealthy approach to sex. But this murky confusion does not have to and should not exist. We need to talk openly about the “gray area” myth and how it plays out in order to recognize instances in which consent is being assumed where it does not exist and in order to have truly consensual sexual experiences.
Read MoreHow My Dad Taught Me That My Sex Appeal Determined My Worth
Certain memories of my father stick out on my mind. I remember how he joked that he liked women who looked cheap. I remember I rolled my eyes and laughed with him, I didn’t find it funny at all. Because what did it mean for me, a girl just past puberty, hoping to be wanted by the world? What would I have to do to get love and attention? Who would I have to be?
Read MoreOnly “Yes” Means Yes: Why Sometimes What You Think Is Consensual Sex Is Actually Rape
Some people seem confused on what consensual sex means and end up raping someone without consciously intending to and wouldn’t have if they had known it was rape. So we need to teach both men and women that it’s still rape – intentional or not. And hopefully prevent a portion of sexual assault from happening.
Read MoreHow Fluid Sexuality Fits into the LGBTQIA+ Spectrum
Sexuality isn’t a choice. So it may seem confusing to some when people say that they feel that their sexuality is fluid. But being sexually fluid doesn’t mean a person is confused. For a person to know and accept their sexuality as fluid, they must be self-aware. So let’s learn a little more about sexual fluidity.
Read More8 Facts About the Clitoral Orgasm, Explained With Science Projects
Clitoral orgasms are mysterious to many people – even those of us who have clitorises. What could be more fun than science projects to teach you about them? Well…this video might have some ideas for you.
Read More7 Lies We Have to Stop Telling about Latina Women in the US
If you were to accept everything you heard about Latinas, you might think they were scheming and hypersexual, yet socially conservative women whose “equal educational opportunities” and “competitive purchasing power” signify their “arrival.” In fact, the lives of U.S. Latinas are much more nuanced than pundits, marketers, and producers would like to convince you.
Read MoreWhy We Need Gender Neutral Language for Abortion Access
Do you think only women need access to abortions and reproductive healthcare? That assumption hurts trans and non-binary people – Jack Qu’emi shares how.
Read MoreDear US Women: These 9 Societal Messages Are Lying to You
You’ve been told that you’re not strong enough, not smart enough, not aggressive enough. You’ve been told that these weaknesses and character flaws keep you from achieving certain things. And you’ve had more than enough of those lies. Here are some dangerous myths society has taught you. It’s time to get free and unlearn them, and this is a helpful start.
Read MoreHow the History of Pubic Hair Removal Exposes Society’s Illusions About Your Body
Magazines have declared that pubic hair is “back.” But do you know where messages about your pubic hair really started – and how they affect you today?
Read MoreThe Whole Truth of Coming Out of the Closet – In Comic Form
“Coming out of the closet” is understanding of LGBTQIA+ experiences. But do you know about the many different meanings of being “out” for different people?
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 MoreWhy We Must Protect Sex Workers At All Costs During The #MeToo Era
Centering sex workers in the #MeToo movement will help to amplify the important work of those who are already organizing for sex worker rights.
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