all the versions of “genderbread” i’ve seen are oversimplified & have issues, but it still dispels many of the basic misconceptions out there!
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fuck yeah sex education: Myth of the Day, 18
Myth:Great sex comes naturally
The physical chemistry you see on TV and in the movies suggests that when two lovers meet, sparks fly and mind-blowing sexnaturally follows. As we all know, in the real world, it’s not always that easy. The human body doesn’t come with an…
TRIGGER WARNING: ABUSE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
EVERYONE needs to know this. This is how nearly all abusive relationships play out, nearly all of the time. It’s very, very common and very important.
Bear in mind that “violent outbursts” can also mean mental/verbal abuse, shoving or holding someone down, throwing things at the person or threats.
Usually, this cycle worsens and worsens throughout the relationship. The violent episodes last longer and longer and the honeymoon phase gets shorter or may disappear completely, leaving the relationship bouncing back and forth between tension and explosions.
Please reblog if you think your readers could be helped by this?
I am reblogging this because if I had seen a chart like this in high school I could have recognized my abusive relationship for what it was. And this goes for almost every woman I have ever encountered that has been in an abusive relationship.
This is so true.
Essential information. Here’s my video explaining this and more about relationship violence. It’s called “When Love Gets Violent”. TW for a very intense 911 call at the beginning.
Dear Coquette: On gender studies.
Can all gender imbalance in representation really be attributed to structural inequality? Is it reasonable to lay some of the responsibility for, say, the absence of female filmmakers in this year’s Cannes Film Festival competition lineup at the feet of garden-variety gender socialisation?
…
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fuck yeah sex education: So you want to become sexually active
You have made the decision you want to start having sex! You may have a few insecurities that are keeping you from finding a partner. The main thing is to realize you deserve a partner and if they’re the right person they’ll want you no matter what, so get out there and find someone!
You need…
“Member” features photos of naked men, some trans, some not, to highlight the differences and similarities of all men’s bodies and dispel the notion of one particular “trans body.”
oh this is awesome
This is a really good example of showing how men’s and women’s bodies have very few differences. Can you tell who’s trans* and who isn’t?
Stop Hating Your Body: Things parents forget to tell their children:
- Bodies are hairy. No matter the gender, your face will have hair and that is more than okay.
- Your butthole is going to have some hair too. And maybe your nipples. And your tummy. And where ever else.
- Stretch marks. Those are a thing. Everyone gets ‘em. If you don’t, you probably don’t have…
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bell hooks - Feminism Is For Everybody (free download)
Amazing!
(for other reading recommendations, check out my books lists!)
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Sex, Uneducated
This morning, I put out a call for Sex Ed horror stories from former and current teens, after reading about Utah’s decision to adopt an abstinence-only policy when it comes to teaching about sexual health. Of course, that’s ridiculous - but not as crazy as some of these testimonials. Read on, it’s fascinating.
On Periods & Other Ovarian Mysteries
“Our sex ed in biology class was very good, it was our teacher of religious education who told us bullshit: he once said that men can’t have sex with women during their period, because the the period blood forms crystals which hurt the penis. One of the girls in our class asked him if that’s what his wife told him.” - lostwiginity
Art of Transliness: Gender Neutral Relational Terms
Being trans* has a tendency to make one aware of all the gendered terms out there. “Boyfriend”, “Girlfriend”, “Brother”, “Sister”, “Aunt”, and “Uncle” leave little room for ambiguity, which can be frustrating for non binary identified individuals (and even, sometimes, for binary identified trans*…
Art of Transliness: Our current book list
Books:
Butch is a noun – S. Bear Bergman
The Nearest Exit Maybe Behind You – S. Bear Bergman
Gender Outlaw – Kate Bornstein
Gender Outlaws: the Next Generation – Kate Bornstein & S Bear Bergman
My Gender Workbook – Kate Bornstein
She’s Not There – Jennifer…
Dear Coke Talk: On your virginity.
How do you know when to give up your virginity? People talk about how it’s a special gift to have but I don’t really see what’s so special about it or who to give it up to. I’m probably not ready to have sex if I’m still asking these questions right?
Virginity isn’t a special gift, because…
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fuck yeah sex education: Relationships
Every relationship is different. Every person’s views on relationships are different. This is why communication is very important. Especially in this day and age where people feel free to not be stuck in the stigma that you have to find one person to give yourself to fully and never ever…
