A "pick me" girl is chill. She claims she gets along with men way better than women. She mocks other women for liking anything that is mainstream or traditionally feminine. She'll dismiss women’s issues, feminism, and claim women have nothing to gripe about. ...
Catcalling: The Impact of Sexual Harassment on Mental Health
It is a common misconception among people who participate in catcalling that it’s a form of flattery that is harmless and even appreciated by the person they are doing it to. In reality, catcalling can be a horrifying, degrading, and threatening form of street...
Your Blue Balls Aren’t the Problem
With lackluster sex education still the norm, the notion of women’s sexuality as men’s sexuality light persists. Following feminist theory, the dominant group remains in charge and thus the subordinate, women, continue to experience oppression, even in the bedroom....
What is Burlesque? The Empowering Meaning Behind It
What is Burlesque? Burlesque as an art form and musical play has been around since the Victorian era, it came to the United States in the 1840s as sketch performance. American burlesque was full of quick-wit, sexually suggestive dialogue and costumes. It died down in...
Disordered Eating & Sexual Trauma: Is There a Connection?
Sexual trauma can have numerous psychological and physical effects on a survivor. These may include depression, anxiety, PTSD, nightmares, substance abuse, and chronic pain to name a few. Disordered eating has also been found to be connected to sexual trauma. What is...
What Is Tantric Sex? Your Guide To Getting Started
Could your sex life use a healthy boost? Trying something new with your partner (or even alone) is one of the best ways to keep things feeling fresh and exciting. Not to mention, exploring can bring two people closer together. Whether your sex life is satisfactory or...
The Orgasm Gap: Solutions for Boosting Sexual Pleasure
Everyone deserves an exhilarating sex life. While orgasms aren’t the only source of pleasure during sex, they definitely are a significant source. Unfortunately, a consistent orgasm gap exists between men and women and how often they reach climax. What is the...
10 Internalized Misogyny Books That Can Set You Free From the Patriarchy
Did you know that feminism is the belief that both sexes should have equal opportunity in all ventures? Contrary to what those opposed to feminism may believe, it does not mean that women show bias toward their gender. True feminism seeks to level out the field...
Understanding and Overcoming Sexual Performance Anxiety
Sexual performance anxiety is a sense of anxiety or nervousness a person can feel before or during sex. When there is adrenaline pumping through your body and revving up your nervous system, it can be extremely difficult to relax and feel pleasure. While performance...