Is It Enough To Call Yourself A Feminist?
Kristen Stewart is the latest in a string of celebrities keen to claim the title of “feminist“. In her recent interview with The Daily Beast, Stewart says that it is “ridiculous thing to say you’re...
View ArticleI Watch Porn Made For Men And I’m A Feminist
Pornography isn’t a dirty word. I first fell in love with porn when I was 12. Riffling through old magazines in my parents’ study one day after school, I discovered a book my father had received for...
View Article7 Books Every Feminist Needs To Read This Year
#GirlPower There’s not a Harry Potter nor a Christian Grey to be found in any of these books. They won’t transport you to fantastical universes or lead you to a mind-blowing twist ending. What they...
View Article13 Utterly Feminist Halloween Costumes
Because we’re all tired of wearing sexy bunny ears. Halloween is almost upon us. Along with the glowing pumpkins, copious amounts of candy, and eagerly awaiting the witching hour, comes the frenetic,...
View ArticleI’m Single, I’m Not Having Sex, And That’s Cool. Deal With It.
Because peer pressure belongs in high school. I’m single. It’s great, it really is. My career is in focus, my social life is booming, and most importantly I am beholden to no one. There are many...
View ArticleAllowing Women Into Combat Isn’t Pro-Feminist. It’s Stupid.
It’s time to stop being politically correct. Up until a decade ago, the US armed forces was well known for being one of the most traditionally male organizations in the world. But today, with women’s...
View Article7 Addictive Feminist Shows To Binge-Watch These Holidays
Put on your comfiest sweats and grab the biggest bowl of popcorn you can. Everyone, and I mean everyone I know is looking forward to the holidays. Finally, a chance to eat what we want, put our feet...
View ArticleScandinavia’s First Women Only Mosque Opens in Denmark
Patriarchal Islam has a challenger. Scandinavia’s first women-only mosque has opened in Denmark, and is looking to challenge the patriarchal structure of Islam. Although the mosque will be open to both...
View ArticleWhy We Need To Stop Saying We’re Not Feminists
It’s not a battle of the sexes. A couple of weeks ago, I was explaining to a male acquaintance what I do for a living. When the topic of journalism came up, he naturally asked what kinds of things I...
View ArticleKim K And Emily Ratajkowski’s Defiant Selfie Sparks Debate
Naked selfie double-trouble. What does it take to break the internet? A topless selfie of two hot brunettes. Well, not any brunettes, but Emily Ratajkowski and Kim Kardashian West. Who knew there’d be...
View ArticleWhy I Became A Feminist Porn Director
I’ve always had a dirty mind. I was drawn to porn after I broke up with my long-term boyfriend. It left me feeling there must be something more to sex, but I just couldn’t see it. I wanted to go wild,...
View Article17 Examples Of Everyday Sexism You Shouldn’t Ignore
When you’re dished sexist comments so often you stop noticing them… You’re walking down the street, minding your own business, when a group of men call out from the other side of the road. Inside you...
View Article7 Things I Wish People Understood About Being Queer
We don’t fit neatly into your little box. Being a queer woman is, as the word might imply, weird. It doesn’t quite fit into the growing number of boxes we have for sexualities, since it can mean a...
View Article17 Microaggressions Women Are Sick Of Hearing
Delete these phrases from your vocabulary, stat. If you’re not sure what microaggressions are, don’t worry, I guarantee you hear a few every single day, so the penny will drop in a few seconds. The...
View ArticleIt’s Time For The Man-Children Of This World To Grow Up
Their crap is getting old – fast! I’m really, really tired of opening up my news feed to find another rant by a supposed male role model talking about how women are getting too uppity, men need to...
View ArticleWhy I Won’t Be Saying Sorry Anymore
…and I’m not going to apologize for it, either. Earlier this year, I stood up to follow another student’s presentation at college and blurted out: “My presentation won’t be as good as that, I’m sorry....
View ArticlePorn Stars Explain The Difference Between Porn Sex And Sex In RL
Warning: nudity and a whole lot of sex! The other night, I was chatting to my sister and her husband about pornos (yep, we’re cool like that). It all started because he was certain porn sex was real...
View ArticleWhy I’m Not Afraid Of The F Word
Hello, my name is Kassi and I am a feminist. When people hear me say I’m a feminist, they usually give a fake smile and mutter “oh, okay,” before hurriedly moving the conversation along. I’m shocked...
View ArticleWhy We Need To Stop Forgiving Problematic Feminist Celebrities
We’re excusing bad behavior under the guise of equality. I love how socially aware we’re becoming. We have football players who are proudly coming out as gay, Olympians correcting sexist reporters, and...
View ArticleHow I Became A Phone Sex Worker (And Why I Love What I Do)
I wanted a career change, and a career change was what I got. This past year left me as drained and blank as the Winter landscape. The months were filled with endless trips to the gynecologist to treat...
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