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Why The New Jude Law Film Black Sea Has A Masculinity Problem

It's hard to deny the appeal of the masculine ideal, especially when embodied in Jude Law. And yet, it's also a depressing vision.

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Fiction Friday: Tell Me What To Do

The place where her shoulder blades almost met was suddenly purple, and I tasted blood, slick and tangy, against my lipstick.

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#TheresNoPerfectVictim—Or Truth To The Belief That We, As A Society, Care About Rape Survivors At All

We don’t understand rape. We don’t understand consent. And we’re not—even a little bit—here for victims.

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If I Ever Want To Get Married, I'll Do The Proposing

Equality is four-syllables forever tripping off our tongue and yet when it comes to marriage proposals we're all clamoring for the knee-drop.

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Queens Of Africa Dolls Outsell Barbie—Toy Industry, Are You Listening?

These dolls have knocked Barbie clean off her pink, plastic perch in Nigeria. Now, will the rest of the industry finally wake up?

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How To Make The Queer And Feminism Movements More Inclusive: Activist Julia Serano Speaks Out

"I believe that, in order to address these problems, we need to first understand how we got here."

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5 Facts About Zoophiles In Aftermath Of #DolphinLover Controversy

Bestiality: five syllables nobody really likes to utter. Especially in the same sentence as tolerance or consent.

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The Problem With A Curvy Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model Going Viral   

Ashley Graham's newfound fame begs the question: Should we drop the term "plus-size"?

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