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by
katyfinck,
Aug. 28, 2013
An article on jessINK—the publishing company of author/artist/non-conformist, Jess C Scott.
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by
freshbananas,
Jun. 07, 2013
What we forgot when President Obama repealed Don't Ask Don't Tell.
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by
Experiment,
May. 22, 2013
Wichita has been without abortion services since the horrible murder of Dr. Tiller. But now, nearly four years later, Julie Burkhart and others step forward to fight the protesters to reopen the doors of the clinic and once again provide the constitutionally protected service.
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LittleMissMeow,
May. 09, 2013
Wouldn't life be grand if all the kinksters of the world could run around in latex catsuits and spiked leather corsets, flogging each other and kneeling at their Master's feet under the table at McDonalds without worry? Unfortunately, the world is not quite ready for that; however, it IS possible to keep some of the kink alive, even when your local church group may be watching. Here are some tips to "vanilla-ize" your kinky relationship when necessary.
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Jenny Swallows,
May. 06, 2013
One of the largest internet credit card processors in the world has recently announced a policy of zero tolerance regarding the use of certain words on sites it represents. How long will it be before all the others follow?
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Mwar,
Apr. 21, 2013
No matter what individual beliefs may be regarding sexual education, it is a public matter. Access should be easily available and the literature should be accurate.
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by
Jenny Swallows,
Apr. 19, 2013
Although it has minimal presence in the US and the UK, FEMEN is one of the fastest growing feminist activist groups in the world. One whose activities, although even many feminists disagree with them, have raised the international movement’s profile to staggering new heights.
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Jenny Swallows,
Apr. 12, 2013
A lot of us here have written something that other people disagree with. All of us have read things that make us see red. Some thoughts on the nature of criticism, and why sex writers make such a popular target.
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Roland Hulme,
Apr. 08, 2013
Britain’s first and only female Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, passed away today. What legacy did she leave for women in politics?
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Lady Smile,
Feb. 28, 2013
While I would never turn to prostitution as a profession, I do think it should be legalized.
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by
RosesThorns,
Feb. 27, 2013
Just my humble opinion on legalizing prostitution.
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by
yargle,
Feb. 27, 2013
Prostitution isn't going anywhere. Rather than being naive, as a country we need to work to regulate it.
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VictoriaRose,
Feb. 25, 2013
Should prostitution be legal? A healthy national attitude about sex not only makes things pleasurable for its citizens, but also makes great financial sense.
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by
Roland Hulme,
Feb. 19, 2013
In North Dakota, Senate bill 2303 recognizes fertilized eggs as having full legal rights.
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Mwar,
Feb. 14, 2013
Opinions are free to give out, but how much will you actually DO?
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by
js250,
Feb. 09, 2013
For Sale: 1994 Oldsmobile, Jeans, Diamond Ring, Puppies, Dishes, Couch, Bed, Used Lelo Vibrator, Porn DVDs, Erotic Tales, Phone Sex, Used Underwear, Business Plan, Inventions, Intellectual Property...Everything but my body...
Why can we sell everything we own, even our thoughts and ideas, but not our body? What would the ability to sell our own body do for our rights and lifestyles? Why is it we can sell everything but the one thing we have ultimate control over?
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Mwar,
Feb. 07, 2013
When does the desire for children turn grey? Is it okay if you know you will give your child a disease? Is there a line? And where is it?
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by
Roland Hulme,
Feb. 05, 2013
Marriage Equality advocates in Britain are finally looking to make gay marriage legal – but will they succeed?
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fizzygato,
Jan. 19, 2013
Pedophilia, necrophilia, zoophilia. What do all of these words have in common, and why do they often evoke a reaction of "ugh?" As someone whose biggest fetish is pregnancy and who fits much of the criteria of maiesiophilia, the terms "philia" and "paraphilia" interest me. Why are some forms of attraction deemed "sexualities" (such as homosexuality, demisexuality, pomosexuality), while others are philias?
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Lady Smile,
Jan. 16, 2013
Generally, I am absolutely pro-life. I am on the side of the baby, not either of the parents.
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by
yargle,
Jan. 16, 2013
After a 2005 mandate requiring all pharmacies supply the controversial contraceptive and a 2011 challenge to the law, an Illinois appellate court has made a ruling about the drug's distribution.
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HisLittleFiend,
Jan. 15, 2013
Abortion is such a hot topic, but it's often considered as a "woman's choice" problem. Who gets say over what happens to her body? But ultimately, it isn't just her body in question.
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AHubbyof2SexualMinds,
Jan. 15, 2013
It takes two to make a baby, but it only takes one person to decide if that embryo is born or not. Should the man have any say in what happens?
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by
novanilla,
Jan. 11, 2013
Many people bring up the idea of requesting a father's signature before a woman can get an abortion. These people do not think of the consequences of such actions. These measures are not only undue burdens, illegal under Roe v. Wade, but also horribly oppressive measures that would force women to give birth against their will.
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SneakersAndPearls,
Jan. 07, 2013
We as a society mostly agree that once a child is born, the father has some sort of parental rights and responsibilities, barring any sort of extenuating circumstances. But what about before birth? Does he have any sort of say? Should he?
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Roland Hulme,
Jan. 07, 2013
Hackers affiliating themselves with the Anonymous movement have turned their attention to the Steubenville rape allegations – but their version of events doesn’t always match the facts.
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Ayumi,
Jan. 04, 2013
Being pregnant is already a difficult thing. However in life, nothing is simple and abortion is possible. Abortion complicates things enough in itself, but the right to choose exacerbates debates and blurs lines. What about the rights of the father? I posit that his rights only extend so far, but as usual the answer is not entirely clean cut as the one I suggest.
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Roland Hulme,
Jan. 04, 2013
Normally it is members of the Republican party who make asinine comments about Rape, but yesterday, the California appeals court decided to get in on the act.
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by
Roland Hulme,
Jan. 03, 2013
A Kansas man who donated his sperm to a childless lesbian couple has now been sued – successfully – for child support.
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by
T&A1987,
Dec. 31, 2012
Sexting, package shots, World of Warcraft??? As politicians get blamed for more of their online activities, what happens to regular people who enjoy the same activities?
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by
PropertyOfPotter,
Dec. 29, 2012
Normally when you see the words "equal rights" you think of race and sexual equality; but there is another topic on my mind at the moment, one that's hard to address without offending at least a few people - Do men have the right to decide whether or not the person they impregnated gets an abortion?
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T&A1987,
Dec. 20, 2012
Remember that governor who disappeared, claimed he was hiking the Appalachian Trail and was really in Argentina with his mistress? He wants another chance at being your latex salesman.
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by
Roland Hulme,
Dec. 18, 2012
Instagram and Twitter feeds incriminate students in a sexual assault case the authorities can’t brush under the carpet.
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Roland Hulme,
Dec. 11, 2012
Advocates for same-sex marriage in America scored some major victories in the fight for marriage equality this election – but their supporters across the pond didn’t fare so well.
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T&A1987,
Dec. 11, 2012
Gay marriage won't be legal in all 50 states until 2024 at the earliest. What if there was a way for gay people to get married in any state, while keeping it convoluted and maintaining gays as second class citizens? That's what marriage vouchers can do!
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Sexis Editors,
Dec. 06, 2012
What else would be on our minds besides Halloween and Breast Cancer Awareness in October? Sex work, body positivity, and – of course – the election.
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by
Arlinnae,
Dec. 04, 2012
The absolute extreme - being average. That's right - the most extreme thing is being average. I do not mean belonging to the mass of people who are similar in a way. No, I mean being halfway between groups of people.
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Geogeo,
Nov. 29, 2012
Animal brothels tied to the decision to ban the practice.
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DeadIzzy,
Nov. 27, 2012
Laws can be a benefit. But sometimes they are just stupid and at those times I don't mind suggesting ways to exploit them, as long as you take the time to check on things to make sure it will work first.
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Experiment,
Nov. 25, 2012
Women have made amazing progress from where we once were. We run the family and bring home the bacon. We are now the majority of college students. However, there is one area in which women are still horribly behind: science.
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by
travelnurse,
Nov. 16, 2012
At our current time, we are fortunate that we are allowed to be who we want to be and have our own sexual preferences.Yet, at the same time, there are Jamaican citizens who are being beaten, or even killed, because they are gay or suspected to be gay. The Jamaican government isn't taking action against these vigilante mobs.
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Azula,
Nov. 14, 2012
As a kinky lesbian poly woman, it seems like everyone wants a say in how I get it on. From the federal government to religious groups to well-meaning friends, apparently I'm just not doing it "right." Why does anyone even care?
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by
XxXxX,
Nov. 12, 2012
On November 6th, 2012, Maine voters agreed that the state should issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. This is a huge win for the LGBT community and Maine as a whole. But not everybody thinks so.
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Roland Hulme,
Nov. 08, 2012
This election was a winning streak for same-sex marriage.
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bh253,
Nov. 07, 2012
What is the point of having sexual freedoms when the choices we make and the things we do are still so taboo? No one should feel condemned for what they do in the privacy of their own home.
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Roland Hulme,
Nov. 07, 2012
Now that Barack Obama has secured a second term, what does that mean for the issues that affect us most?
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by
freshbananas,
Oct. 29, 2012
You've considered your political candidates' views on taxes, deficit, and their four year plans. Have you considered their views on your reproductive rights? Here is the skinny!
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by
Kenneth Fort,
Oct. 29, 2012
Sure, you hear often of discrimination against people who are not given their rightful marriage privileges, but are those you hear about the most often the only ones denied?
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DeadIzzy,
Oct. 27, 2012
I know you're going to look at the title for this and wonder what the hell I'm going to be writing about. But this isn't about things I've done or seen people do. It's about a TV show called Strange Sex.
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novanilla,
Oct. 21, 2012
Gay marriage is a huge political issue now, with states overturning DOMA and the institution of gay marriage in several states in the last few years. Don't get me wrong--that's great. But we queers need to get our priorities straight.
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Geogeo,
Oct. 21, 2012
They appreciate safe sex, just not in their industry.
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by
Geogeo,
Oct. 19, 2012
Two tales of abuse that will get your blood boiling
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by
Geogeo,
Oct. 19, 2012
Detroit police chief's sex scandal revealed
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Roland Hulme,
Oct. 18, 2012
Advocates of gay rights gained an unlikely ally today, as conservative Chief Judge Dennis Jacobs ruled against the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) in the federal appeals court.
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freshbananas,
Oct. 18, 2012
Ban on Ex-Gay therapy for minors is already under attack by two religious groups that plan on suing in federal court before it can go into effect on Jan 1.
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Geogeo,
Oct. 13, 2012
She left court holding the young student’s hand.
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Geogeo,
Oct. 10, 2012
It took five long years, but The Supreme Court of Canada finally decided that prostitutes can argue their case in court.
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by
Geogeo,
Oct. 08, 2012
The Toronto District School Board has created new guidelines accommodating transgender students
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by
Geogeo,
Oct. 08, 2012
The 16-year-old boy was chained and sexually assaulted for up to two weeks.
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Geogeo,
Oct. 08, 2012
To disclose or not to disclose HIV, it just got a little more complicated.
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by
DeadIzzy,
Sep. 28, 2012
I think this is an odd thing to be able to find on the internet and I do not understand why I like to search for it, especially when most of the people in these videos repulse me.
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Katelyn,
Sep. 12, 2012
What do we learn from our past and how do we implement those lessons in the future? America needs to take a look at statistics from our shared past before voting.
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bh253,
Sep. 10, 2012
I believe if one group of people has a certain right, everyone else should too. It’s only fair.
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Molly Carter,
Sep. 09, 2012
As a married woman, I find marriage to be about commitment and willingness to work together, regardless of how "traditional" your relationship is.
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by
ShadowedSeductress,
Sep. 08, 2012
Marriage equality is a sensitive subject. Should marriage stay true to the tradition many are trying to uphold? If you ask me, I think that some traditions should be broken so a new one can take its place.
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AHubbyof2SexualMinds,
Sep. 05, 2012
Marriage equality is a big issue and I wonder, why wouldn't we allow people to get married, and why would it affect my marriage?
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Tessa Taboo,
Aug. 28, 2012
Patrick Trueman, President of Morality in Media, claims that watching porn can re-map the brain of young males, causing them to be sexually dysfunctional later in life. And he aims to prevent that. What's worse? He's got the GOP on his side.
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Roland Hulme,
Aug. 27, 2012
For months, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has been planning their latest official statement regarding the controversial practice of infant circumcision – and has been the subject of intense lobbying by groups that both support and oppose the procedure.
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Roland Hulme,
Aug. 21, 2012
Apparently, even the right wing has limits when it comes to women’s reproductive rights.
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Roland Hulme,
Aug. 20, 2012
For the first time in eight decades, women can now tee-off at the famous Georgia golf establishment.
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Roland Hulme,
Aug. 15, 2012
On Monday we wrote about how many airlines have a sexist policy of moving male passengers to prevent them sitting next to unaccompanied minors – something a Sydney law professor argues “effectively places all men in the category of potential offender.”
But it gets worse.
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T&A1987,
Aug. 07, 2012
Despite rape's prevalence in society, the unwillingness to even discuss it has prevented major progress and left innocent people feeling helpless. Instead of waiting for the politicians to discover the willingness to address the prevalence of rape, it's time to stand up, be counted and demand change.
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AHubbyof2SexualMinds,
Aug. 03, 2012
I'm sure you've heard about the recent furor over the comments made by the president of Chick-Fil-A regarding gay marriage. I think his comments may be wrong, but it's not going to stop me from enjoying their chicken sandwiches.
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Tucker Cummings,
Aug. 01, 2012
What would you do if the man you loved was taken away from you? For many military wives, post-traumatic stress disorder can effectively steal away a beloved husband.
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Roland Hulme,
Jul. 31, 2012
Mayor Bloomberg, who recently earned the nickname “Nanny Bloomberg” after banning large sodas and trans fats from New York City, has now turned his overprotective eye towards the unlikeliest of targets – brand new mothers.
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T&A1987,
Jul. 30, 2012
What defines ethical sex? Consent and age are the usual definitions, but what happens when dangerous sex gets dangerous, but consent seems clear? That's where questions get tough and answers become murky.
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Roland Hulme,
Jun. 11, 2012
On Monday, opening arguments in the trial of former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky began – and one of Judge John Cleland’s more controversial rulings in the case was the order that accusers use their real names during testimony.
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T&A1987,
May. 31, 2012
National student loan debt has surpassed $1 trillion, topping credit card debt for the first time and has prompted new calls for a student debt bailout. At the same time, marriage and birthrates are falling, while the average age people tie the knot is inching ever upward.
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Roland Hulme,
May. 14, 2012
When it comes to introducing sex positive ideas and concepts to mainstream America, are we “setting the mood” for a failure of communication?
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by
Roland Hulme,
May. 09, 2012
Some seem to think so.
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Roland Hulme,
Apr. 30, 2012
Activists are hopeful numbers will reach heights of more well-known parades within five years.
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by
Smokedawg,
Mar. 15, 2012
How have we slipped so far so fast, with perhaps more backsliding to come? On the face of it, that doesn't make sense, even with so many cranky and fascist old white guys in leadership positions in the local, state and federal government despite men being only half the population.
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Roland Hulme,
Jan. 09, 2012
Certainly being overweight can make life more difficult for some individuals, but declaring the state of being thin as a privilege is inappropriate and dismisses the efforts of many people who work to achieve a healthy weight.
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by
Roland Hulme,
Nov. 14, 2011
In the sex positive talk space we hear a lot about “male privilege” but rarely — if ever — discuss what privileges women have that men don’t.
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by
Rayne Millaray,
Mar. 09, 2011
This time, we're thinking maybe it's the airline that's out of line.
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by
The Beautiful Kind,
May. 12, 2010
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