Posts Tagged ‘Love’
The 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 MoreHow I Learned That A Healthy Relationship Is More Than Having A Sexually Satisfied Partner
My first sexual experiences taught me that sex is all about power and control. For me, being in a relationship meant relinquishing any power or control I had over my own body and my own emotions. Sex was the key to emotional security; when my partner was sexually satisfied, I was emotionally satisfied. It took four years of counseling with a therapist specializing in trauma for me to understand that this was a very unhealthy way of thinking.
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 MoreWant the Best Sex of Your Life? Just Ask!
I want my consent to be fun, freaky, sexy, silly, seductive, creative, captivating! I want it all, and I want it healthy and mutual! What’s wonderful, though, is that it can be ALL of these things and more. Studies have shown that healthy, open communication leads to better sex. And who doesn’t want better sex? Here are some ways asking for and giving consent can be fun and satisfying.
Read MoreThe Neurobiology Behind All of the Ridiculous Things You Do When You’re in Love
So let’s explain love. Let’s explain that fervor – with neurobiology! Why that may seen unromantic, it’s important to us as people and as feminists. We deserve full comprehension and control of our bodies. Instead of being driven by our body’s reactions, we can see them as just hormones flowing through our bodies – and not as the undeniable truth!
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