Using porn to rewrite the script on consent. Is asexuality a physical or psychological thing? Science won’t settle issues of transgender rights. Same-sex attraction isn’t an evolutionary paradox, actually. Switzerland just made it illegal to discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation. Trans employees saying Starbucks is letting them down. The ‘woke’ men who still … Continue reading
White people and “discomfort” around Shakira and JLo’s halftime performance. The event I helped curate with the Franklin Institute made this list of fun things to do in Philly! Oscars reject ad for postpartum support as “too graphic.” Research on disgust response and sexual arousal. The so-called “ultimate feminist” defending Weinstein and blaming victims. Woman … Continue reading
The new majority behind sex work decriminalization. In South Dakota, doctors could face charges for treating trans teens. One of Trump’s many rape accusers seeks his DNA to compare against sample on her coat. The whitewashing of reproductive rights history. Army officer denied justice for sexual assault by SCOTUS. Like Russia, Trump administration is rolling … Continue reading
When did the vulva become obscene? 80% of Russia’s female murder convicts acted in self defense against abusers. How educators are planning to meet the NJ LGBT education mandate. Just one supportive adult can reduce an LGBTQ teen’s odds of attempting suicide by 40%. Penis scented candle created in response to GOOP’s vagina candle, priced … Continue reading
9 things science taught us about sex in 2019. Buy this dildo to help Australia! How Elizabeth Warren talks about sexism without calling it that. Grindr, Tinder and OKCupid are sharing really private user information to companies. Queer soup nights help build community. A public health clinic by and for sex workers. What is reproductive … Continue reading
My latest for Philly Weekly is on strippers’ battles for workplace protections. When and how complaining can be good for mental health. German anti-choicers are using a Nazi created law to battle abortion access. One of the barriers to PrEP use: distrustful partners. Practical tips to improve self esteem. The boys who wear shorts all … Continue reading
Why is Jan 6 known as Divorce Day? Toronto Trans rights activist Julie Berman murdered. “The moment I realized I wasn’t in love anymore.” FB quietly pulls untrue ads about PrEP after LGBT groups object. Chinese researcher who created gene-edited babies sentenced to 3 years in prison. What is asexuality? What to do about a … Continue reading
