The Complexities of Casual Sex

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Every so often, there’s another cycle in the fight over casual sex. This time, the argument was sparked Jaclyn Friedman’s piece on Yes Means Yes! The author describes her sexual explorations and describes how they brought her pleasure, fun, and healing.  She never suggests that… Read the rest

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08.30.10 | %% Category: relationships, sex & culture, sex positivity | 5 comments

Words to Live By: What is Feminist Sex Education?

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Although I don’t identify as a feminist, I do describe myself as dedicated to fair and just treatment of all people, which includes working to end gender-based discrimination. One of the ways that this informs my work as a sex educator is that I advocate for accurate… Read the rest

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08.20.10 | %% Category: resources, sex & culture, sex education, sex positivity, sexual politics | Leave a comment

GTIs vs. STIs: Notice the Difference?


The NY Times reported today that anyone working out at a gym needs to be really careful to avoid skin infections such as MRSA, impetigo, jock itch, or athlete’s foot from contact with other people’s skin or from gym equipment. These Gym Transmitted Infections (GTIs- a term I just made up) can be annoying, in the case of athlete’s foot, or life threatening, in the case of MRSA. [As an aside, a… Read the rest

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08.06.10 | %% Category: sex & culture, sex positivity, sexual health, shame | One comment
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