January 2012
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President Obama Sings Al Green's 'Let's Stay... →
npr: “He nailed it,” Green told TMZ, praising Obama’s rendition. You know you want to watch it again: Obama sings Al Green — Tanya
Jan 27th
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Down with cultural mandates!
robocop1225: occupyvday: I hate the idea sad single women must drown their sorrows in ice cream and rom-coms one day a year because they can’t take the pain. Who needs Valentine’s day when boxed wine and insta-netflix are already available 365 days a year!? <3 Andrea Occupy V Day!  I mean, boxed wine and Netflix instant are staples in my life. I’ve got a 12 pack of Magic Hat...
Jan 27th
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Upcoming Sexual Attitude Reassessment!
thecsph: Northampton Sex Therapy Associates and The Northampton Center for Couples Therapy in collaboration with The Center for Sexual Pleasure and Health invites mental health professionals, students, health-care providers, and anyone interested in reflecting on and gaining awareness about sexuality-related issues to its Sexual Attitude Reassessment Seminar (SAR). The SAR will be a two and...
Jan 27th
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proustianrecall replied to your post: Eek… about to go lead my first TA section. Good luck! Thanks! It went great! Art History win. 
Jan 27th
Eek... about to go lead my first TA section.
Feeling a little nervous! 
Jan 27th
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“And recognizing that our male dominated culture is fucked up doesn’t make you a...”
– David Combs (http://www.punknews.org/article/42845) This always. (via vulvapower)
Jan 27th
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“Cherish your solitude. Take trains by yourself to places you have never been....”
– Eve Ensler (via misswallflower)
Jan 27th
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bell hooks - Feminism Is For Everybody (free... →
Jan 27th
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"My Pleasure Sex & Disability Guide"
thesexuneducated: fuckthedisabled: Welcome to the MyPleasure Sex & Disability Guide, your complete resource for education, information and sexual enhancement products and sex toys for people who have various disabilities or health-related conditions that might otherwise limit their sexual functioning or satisfaction. For Individuals with Allergies or Other Sensitivities Individuals who...
Jan 27th
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“For me, it’s about creating a working environment that is respectful,...”
– What makes feminist porn feminist?
Jan 27th
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Today will go down in history....
as Because I am a Woman’s Official Day about Pornography. Seems about right. 
Jan 27th
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Did everyone who submitted that they want to...
thefeministbookcollective: Receive a submission to their ask box with the address to send a book to/what book they would be receiving? It seems there was some issues and they did not all go through! If you did not, let me know!!
Jan 27th
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protostellar asked: I agree with your stance that many kinds of porn can be problematic, especially considering the industry often uses outdated sexual ideas (i.e. the virgin/whore complex) and the objectifies women for the consumption of men. BUT there's nothing wrong with being visually stimulated by porn and using it as part of your sex life. I have a difficult time finding feminist porn that isn't...
Jan 27th
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“So theories and pontificating aside, let’s add reality to the mix. The reality...”
– Feminist Porn: Sex, Consent, and Getting Off
Jan 27th
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“We trust women to have jobs, to vote, to serve in the military, to raise...”
– Abortion provider Dr. Susan R.   (via warrioroftheleft)
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“What makes us think that there’s only one way to make a commitment to another...”
–  - Charlie Glickman: Open Relationships, Infidelity & Cheating.  (I really like the basketball analogy)
Jan 27th
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tumblaah asked: Hey, I wanted to give the anon another perspective on a 'boyfriend watching porn' issue. Everyone has different sexual boundaries, we all have no right to judge others for theirs right? Well some women's sexual boundaries include not liking their boyfriend watching porn. Don't feel that you have to be fine with it if you're not. Talk to him about it. If he still wants porn...
Jan 27th
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Anonymous asked: Hi, this is the anon that first asked about the porn issue. I would just like to make it clear that I KNOW watching porn is normal. I KNOW that it is not cheating. I for one did not expect for you to condemn porn. I kind of suspected that he was watching it, it was just a shock to find it and see that it was a solo girl. I was just asking for advice on how to feel more comfortable about it. Thanks...
Jan 27th
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Anonymous asked: "I would again suggest addressing the underlying issues around porn in your relationships before condemning your partner for watching something that quite frankly may have nothing to do with you." EXACTLY. I never understand when girls tell me that they don't let their boyfriends watch porn or go to strip clubs. Set boundaries, talk about it, but know that IT IS NORMAL. He probably...
Jan 27th
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jojoholmes asked: Something interesting about the female condom is that it is actually more effective at protecting both partners from getting herpes, HPV warts, etc. because it covers more of the skin surrounding the vagina! A lot of people have HPV and it is definitely something to keep in mind, especially if you partner tells you that he or she has outbreaks. You should let your followers know about this because...
Jan 27th
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“According to Women on Waves, every 8 minutes somewhere in the world a woman dies...”
– Women on Waves. how can anyone be pro-life after knowing this? (via fridakahl0)
Jan 27th
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Jan 26th
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sexy-dynamite replied to your post: how can a teenage girl get her hands on a vibrator? Amazon has some good deals as well. [: Definitely- but some of the deals are for toys with creepy/toxic ingredients (Probably should’ve mentioned this in the original post…oops!). Make sure to check out the safety of the material before you buy!
Jan 26th
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humynfirst replied to your post: Already lost a bunch of followers for not condemning pornography wooo! so are you pro-pornography? I would not say I am pro all kinds of pornography. I think definitely think there are some kinds of porn that are not great and many kinds that are problematic. However, feminist porn is amazing, and I don’t think there is anything wrong with watching porn if...
Jan 26th
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Anonymous asked: i wouldn't be dispensing advice...
becauseiamawoman: I do not agree with you, and I will continue to dispense advice as I see fit when it comes to pornography. I never said that all porn is innocent, however I truly believe there is nothing wrong with watching it, especially if it is feminist porn (and I have featured various articles on this in the past).  Although the kinds of porn you mentioned are definitely not harmless and...
Jan 26th
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Already lost a bunch of followers for not...
Jan 26th
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Anonymous asked: i wouldn't be dispensing advice that porn is normal/harmless/within the bounds of every relationship. because not everyone agrees. porn use is not all innocent. there is lots of rape/sketchy consent in porn and there is child porn among regular porn. lots of women, me included, feel it is a form of cheating when your partner uses images of other people to get off.
Jan 26th
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yesmeansyes asked: Regarding the individual who just wrote in about boyfriend watching girls masturbating - that might be something that you should consider incorporating into your sex life with him, because it obviously turns him on. Knowing what porn your significant other watches can sometimes help you figure out what they're interested in doing in bed. Next time you start to fool around, offer to touch...
Jan 26th
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Anonymous asked: how can a teenage girl get her hands on a vibrator?
Jan 26th
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Anonymous asked: Hi! I need some advice. My boyfriend and I have a strong relationship and an active sex life, I thought, but recently I found out that he watches porn. I know that is a normal thing, but it wasn't so much het porn so much as just girls masturbating. And it hurt my feelings and I haven't been able to get over it. Any advice?
Jan 26th
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How to...Make a Dental Dam out of a Condom!
fuckyeahsexualhealth: How to make a dental dam using a condom
Jan 26th
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“One popular classroom exercise, for example, employs Scotch Tape to demonstrate...”
– Jessica Valenti, The Purity Myth (via wishful-sinful) This was done in my “sex ed” class about 4 times in my grade school career. (via the-sexpert) WHO DOES THAT. Ugh. My faith in humanity is constantly diminishing. 
Jan 26th
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lostnewyorker asked: sniperrr, I play Portal 2 and I'm pretty sure BecauseIamwoman as a few followers who also play the video game. could ya post the link I would love to read the feminist commentary on the game. Thanks : ) oh and keep rocking BecauseIamwoman, keep rocking.
Jan 26th
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Ever since becoming an EdenFantasys Ambassador...
truepleasures: thisgingersnapsback: Yeah… I have like 5-6 things in my cart right now.. a bustier, body spray, striped socks, a gypsy outfit, probably something I forgot… Not enough to buy them yet, but they’re in there. lol Link to EdenFantasys for the curious people» My life. 
Jan 26th
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sniperrr asked: Have you played Portal 2 or 1? Yes, this is relevant to feminism. There's a LOT of interesting feminist commentary on it and I wanted to link one I just read to you to see what you think but it has major spoilers and the game is great and I don't want to spoiler it for you (seriously it's great).
Jan 26th
Slut-Shaming: A Small Facet to the Bigger Picture...
liberal-antics: I would like to start off by saying I rarely use the term “slut-shaming.” Here’s a couple reasons why:  Not every person who has sex and enjoys it has reclaimed the word “slut.” It assumes everyone is comfortable with referring to themselves as such, but that’s not true.  People have negative connotations with the word “slut,” which makes them less receptacle to accepting...
Jan 26th
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Our latest "Get on Top" news digest →
bedsider: Americans are taking fewer risks when it comes to HIV, a Swedish study puts science behind the use of the pill for period pain, the journal Science recognizes a treatment to reduce the spread of HIV as the 2011 Breakthrough of the Year, a study revealing yet another reason why emergency contraception may be harder to get than it should be, evidence that the HPV vaccine does not...
Jan 26th
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“For decades now, conservatives have loved an anti-feminist woman, believing,...”
– Amanda Marcotte | Michele Bachmann’s glass house | The Great Debate (via greaterthanlapsed)
Jan 26th
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lucy-flawless replied to your post: Is there any type of birth control you would recommend for a female who regularly goes 2+ months without having sex (long distance relationship)? The obvious is condoms but I really dislike using them, I’m on the pill which works really well for me but it’s kind of annoying to take it every day when I know I’m not going to be having sex. Is there any other...
Jan 26th
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Anonymous asked: ive got a semester on sexual ethics coming up in my religion class (i go to catholic school). i know i'm going to be uncomfortable because i have a very sex positive/feminist view on things and i feel alone in this (meaning in my class). it's confusing though because my teacher claims to be a total feminist but she's also anti premarital sex, anti abortion, pro-purity so i...
Jan 26th
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Anonymous asked: Is there any type of birth control you would recommend for a female who regularly goes 2+ months without having sex (long distance relationship)? The obvious is condoms but I really dislike using them, I'm on the pill which works really well for me but it's kind of annoying to take it every day when I know I'm not going to be having sex. Is there any other alternative?
Jan 26th
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Ready for some more questions
I have once again answered the large majority of questions in my ask box. That means I am ready for more questions! Here are some topics I know a lot about! Safer Sex (Condoms, All kinds of Contraception, Lube, Etc) Sex Toys Feminism Abortion (Procedures, rights, policies, etc) Activism Sexual Health & Sexually Transmitted Infections Media Theory (especially relating to gender issues) ...
Jan 26th
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WE NOW NEED 150,000 SIGNATURES. ACTA GOES INTO... →
Jan 26th
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thescarletwoman replied to your post: i would like to become more educated on the way we code things with certain genders, and studies on the differences between male and female brain. what are some good tumblrs and books and other resources? also, ‘delusions of gender: how our minds, society, and neurosexism create difference’ by cordelia fine is a great book on this! Thanks for sharing! I...
Jan 26th
“Slut” is how we vilify a woman for exercising her right to say “yes”....”
– angels-and-angles this is an amazing quote (via livelaughawesome)
Jan 26th
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