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Category: Sex positivity
The war on porn does not help children
The most potent weapon that sex work prohibitionists wield in their war on porn is the false narrative that pornography cannot be separated from child sexual abuse. But in...
Stop using “pedophile” as an insult
Quick: What’s the worst word you can think to call someone? Ask the majority of folks this question and aside from racial and ethnic slurs, they’ll say...
In defense of thoughts
Something I didn’t think I would need to do when I started writing about fandom discourse three years ago (although that's too charitable a name, "wank" is the more...
Dress codes: sex and stigma
I was in middle school when the spaghetti strap phase of the late 90’s hit (yes, I’m old). Basically, all tank tops that came out for a year or two, were spaghetti...
A primer on consent
For younger adults, exploring dating and sexuality can quickly turn dangerous without the benefit of comprehensive sex education that includes consent. Because consent is...
The safety of children in a world without clothes
When we think about possible ways to increase the prevention of child abuse and to create safe spaces for our offspring, at one point or another we will start looking in...
Children don’t exist to fulfill adults’ needs
Kids are great for making you feel better when adulting sucks. Sure, there are good things about being an adult (chocolate for breakfast, pants-free work-at-home days) but...
Age gap relationships through the looking glass
When I was in my teens, I found myself attracted to people who were 25 or, preferably, older. As I aged, the range extended up a little and, since I have been dating as an...
Journalism, modern media, and the taboo
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