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lacigreen: sapphrikah: ADDRESS THE SLUT-SHAMING, MANUELA....

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:02:20 -0400

sapphrikah:

ADDRESS THE SLUT-SHAMING, MANUELA. I’M WITH YOU, GIRL.

She was a queen.

manny kept it real. the outrage in cheating scenarios often (not always) turns toward the woman - in general, bc people believe that men are horny animals who can’t control themselves. but women? they’re the gatekeepers! if some shit went down, she should have kept her legs shut, had more sex w/ him so he didn’t stray, etc.

lacigreen: “The fear of being falsely accused of rape just...

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:02:16 -0400

lacigreen:

“The fear of being falsely accused of rape just doesn’t compare to the fear of an actual rapist getting away with his or her crime. Statistics from Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey: 2006-2010 and FBI reports.”

blackfemalecoders: “Without Women, Computing as We Know It...

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:02:12 -0400

blackfemalecoders:

“Without Women, Computing as We Know It Would Not Exist.”

The IT industry isn’t male dominated because women aren’t good with computers…

lacigreen: insanepoet9: motherfuckingjonbro: wretchedoftheea...

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 12:02:06 -0400

lacigreen:

insanepoet9:

motherfuckingjonbro:

wretchedoftheearth:

str8creme:

did-you-kno:

Source

SMH

as well as saying that we need to “get over our love affair with the fetus and start worrying about children”. sigh.

Truth hurts, doesn’t it America?

The US is one of the strangest countries when it comes to sex. Hypersexualization is ubiquitous as fuck but the act of sex, or even of talking about it is so clouded in mystery and taboo. It’s really weird.

ohey a didyoukno that is *actually true*! i saw this amazing woman (dr. joycelyn elders) speak on this last year. it was one of the best talks i’ve ever seen live.

lacigreen: Many menstruation ads today are considered, by some,...

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 12:02:12 -0400

lacigreen:

Many menstruation ads today are considered, by some, an *empowering approach* to periods. And on the surface, maybe that’s what it looks like. We see smiling women who aren’t held up by menstruation, who are athletic, and business savvy. But when you take a closer look, these images hold the same negative attitudes about menstruation that we see throughout history. These ads subtly, but effectively, communicate that menstruation is embarrassing, gross, and needs to be made “invisible”, that it is a defect you need to “smack down” or defeat, that periods are inconvenient and uncomfortable for men.

Rarely are we provided with a positive view of menstruation. Many of us don’t even know what it would look like to talk about menstruation without implying that it is a “female defect”, shameful, or disgusting. This positive view might reflect that yes, your body actually releases red menstrual fluid, not some mysterious clear blue fluid. That no, it does not make you “dirty” for a week and it’s actually OK to have contact with your menses. That it is not like peeing or pooping because it is biologically connected to sexual reproduction and sexuality. That being on your period doesn’t make you “crazy” or weak or incapable of making rational decisions. That it’s okay to love your period, to hate your period, to be a “tough cookie” or to be upset about it - menstruation is different for everyone. But half the world does it, and it’s not something we should be made to feel bad/embarrassed/gross/defective for.

(See Sex+: PERIOD HATIN’)

A for Abstinence

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:02:04 -0400

_{A for Abstinence}

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Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:02:05 -0400

heyfunniest: Parenting, you’re doing it right. Apart from the...

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:02:04 -0400

heyfunniest:

Parenting, you’re doing it right.

Apart from the binary gender assumptions, this is pretty cool

lacigreen: this is what i was trying to talk about on Dr. Phil....

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:01:59 -0400

lacigreen:

this is what i was trying to talk about on Dr. Phil. the “careful not to get raped” argument makes terrible assumptions of men.

o.o

My visit to the doctor:

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:01:53 -0400

Nurse: "Sorry your boyfriend couldn't wait for you in the waiting room, it makes women feel uncomfortable."
Me: "He wasn't my boyfriend and I don't see how it would make them uncomfortable, but that's my opinion. He was here for moral support. I understood, and so does he."
Nurse: "So he's your...."
Me: "Friend."
Nurse: (During the question asking) "How many sexual partners have you had?"
Me: "11."
Nurse: "How old were you when you first became sexually active?"
Me: "....Loaded question but....14, I guess."
Nurse: "You're sexually active, then."
Me: "Well....I guess...but..."
Nurse: "How many times have you been pregnant?"
Me: "Uh. 0."
Nurse: "O...kayy...-Checks 'condoms' as my preferred use of birth control-"
Me: "I don't use condoms. Or take birth control."
Nurse: "Then how do you avoid getting pregnant?"
Me: "With homosexuality."
Nurse:
Me:
Nurse:
Me: "I fuck girls."

lacigreen: see also my video on condoms &...

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 12:02:11 -0400

lacigreen:

see also my video on condoms & luuuuuuuubeee

nomnom

Silicone based lube isn’t necessarily expensive now it’s sold in supermarkets. I recommend everyone who uses condoms has some :)

"You’re going to discover that conversations are best at 4am. The heavier the eyelids, the sincerer..."

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 13:57:59 -0400

“You’re going to discover that conversations are best at 4am. The heavier the eyelids, the sincerer the words. Those are the talks you’ll remember. It’s ok not to know the answer and silence is not awkward. It’s shared, so share it more often than not.”

- Jeff Stuckel (via winonaryderfanclub)

"Disability is often treated as though it were a deviation from the rule. In fact, it is not an..."

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 12:46:01 -0400

“Disability is often treated as though it were a deviation from the rule. In fact, it is not an anomaly. One out of five persons in the U.S. has an impairment, yet disability is perceived as an “oddity” rather than as a natural occurrence.”

- Marta Russell, Beyond Ramps:Disability at the End of the Social Contract (via disabledbyculture)

And I have been since I was 12.

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 12:02:03 -0400

And I have been since I was 12.

lacigreen: attachmentparenting101: Do You Notice Anything...

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 12:02:08 -0400

lacigreen:

attachmentparenting101:

Do You Notice Anything Different About This Toy Catalog? Because Kids Do.

Toys “R” Us officially moved up a few notches in the eyes of progressives by challenging the gender stereotypes that have lined its pages for years. The Swedish version of the toy store did at least. I definitely like the idea of letting kids choose what they want to identify with instead of having it spelled out for them. I really hope this catches on.

maybe some day toy stores in the US will realize that they can sell more toys when they aren’t marketing to “just boys” or “just girls”

nevver: Things You Need To Know Before Your Next Job Interview

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 04:21:29 -0400

nevver:

Things You Need To Know Before Your Next Job Interview

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Thu, 06 Jun 2013 12:01:49 -0400

lacigreen: Guys, have more sex and maybe we’ll respect...

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 14:37:46 -0400

lacigreen:

Guys, have more sex and maybe we’ll respect you.

Women, have less sex and maybe we’ll respect you.

Sincerely,

Society

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Wed, 05 Jun 2013 12:01:46 -0400

roseaposey: “Judgments”I took this last year, but in...

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 06:10:20 -0400

roseaposey:

“Judgments”

I took this last year, but in retrospect, I think it’s my strongest piece from high school.

Working on this project really made me examine my own opinions, preconceptions and prejudices about “slutty” women and women who choose to cover all of their skin alike. I used to assume that all women who wore Hijabs were being oppressed, slut-shame, and look down on and judge any woman who didn’t express her sexuality in a way that I found appropriate.

I’d like to think I’m more open now.