Posts Tagged ‘Sex’
How I Stopped Letting a Man Tell Me My Body Was ‘Too Wrinkled’ For Him
This author’s date told her “Your body is too wrinkly. I like your head and your heart. But I just can’t deal with your body.” Here’s why she told him “thank you.”
Read MoreThe Real Reason Why People Resist Affirmative Consent Laws
Only have sex with people who’ve given enthusiastic and willful consent. Seems simple – so why are some people against affirmative consent? Here’s a perfect example of how these conversations go.
Read MoreHow Asexuality Is More Complicated You Think
Asexuality is defined as not experiencing sexual attraction. Seems straightforward, right? But like most things, asexuality isn’t as simple as it appears. Within asexuality there are many different spectra to consider: from gender and sexual attraction to sexual drive and desire. There is a lot of nuance to this identity. Check out this video for a helpful introduction!
Read MoreIf Buying Condoms Was Like Buying the Pill
Anyone who’s ever used oral contraception knows that getting it is no easy task. But condoms? Condoms are available in every gas station, grocery store, and drug store. And that difference is because our patriarchal society doesn’t want women to be able to easily have sex without the fear of getting pregnant. So check out this video parody showing how ridiculously difficult we make buying the pill.
Read MoreThe ‘Problem’ With Male Virginity
I’ve talked before about the toxic culture surrounding masculinity and how it hurts men. Today, I want to start the conversation to help dismantle it. One of the best places to start is to talk about sex. Specifically: male virginity and the shame in not having sex. Let’s talk about the problems with the way we think about male virginity and how to fix them.
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