On texting, boundaries, and consent
The panties seen ’round the world A few months ago, I received a Kickstarter perk for being a contributor to FORCE’s fundraising campaign. As someone deeply passionate about feminist, anti-sexual...
View ArticleDoes a more equal marriage mean less sex? 5 alternative theories
Lori Gottlieb had a piece in the New York Times Magazine this weekend called “Does A More Equal Marriage Mean Less Sex?” By “equal marriage,” she means that “both spouses work and take care of the...
View Article“Check your bitch,” side chicks, and dehumanizing other women
So I finally forced myself to catch up on Vh1′s Love & Hip Hop Atlanta. It was quite the task and left me grateful for the healthy relationships that I’m involved in. At the very least, I can...
View Article“Listen up, ladies!” Fox News highlights some tips for snagging a husband
In case you thought that Fox News might be joining the rest of us here in the 21st century this year, this segment should remind you that some things never change. Whatever happens in 2015, you can...
View ArticleFriendship and Masculinity
Nothing gets my feminist tits in a more tangled twirl than corny, normative relationship advice. Not only are the same puritan, normative tropes used over and over again, they’re employed to answer the...
View ArticleFucking with Feministing: Non-Monogamy
We’re back with another installment of Fucking with Feministing! This is Feministing’s monthly sex advice column where we answer questions from you. I’m Sesali and I’ll be your resident sexpert with...
View ArticleOur shared affair: The sexual shaming behind the Ashley Madison hack
The hacking of Ashley Madison, the infamous adultery-focused dating website, and the release of the names and identities of its many users, has, not unexpectedly, prompted more than a little...
View ArticleNew favorite Instagram: Feminist_Tinder
I’m definitely swiping right on Feminist_Tinder, a new Instagram account where one woman is documenting what it’s like navigating Tinder as a feminist. Laura Nowak just added the line “hello i am a...
View ArticleNot even Shonda Rhimes can escape the unwanted pressure to get married
Shonda Rhimes, one of the most successful Black women television producers and writers, has accomplished quite a bit. She has been nominated for three Emmys. She is the executive producer and head...
View ArticleDaily Feminist Cheat Sheet
The FDA has officially ruled that gay and bisexual men can donate blood… if they abstain from sex with another man for a year. An 8-year old Muslim girl heard Trump’s comments about banning Muslims...
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