Love and Latex
A random collection of news and information on relationships, reproductive justice, feminism, gender and sexuality issues, and, occasionally, my own safer sex advice (from an MPH with a decade of experience as a sexuality educator).
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Photoset reblogged from Stuff'N'Things
Romance and Sex Questions in an Airport [x]
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Have I mentioned how much I love John Green? Because I do. I really, really do.
Perfect.
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Sex positivity means creating an environment where individualized sexuality and sex is supported and encouraged in a safe and consensual manner. Sex positivity works within a system of consent and open communication. Dialogue should be used to ensure the parties involved are fully consenting and aware of the sexual activities. Sex positivity means people support healthy sexual encounters as well as supporting a person’s right to chose a non-sexual encounter or to not engage in sex. Sex positivity fosters an inclusive environment for all.
Amanda, CSPH Programming Intern Summer 2012
[Part of our weekly Sex Positive Saturday series! Visit http://thecsph.tumblr.com for more, or to submit your own definitions.]
(via thecsph)
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Photo reblogged from Another Feminist Blog
Think this shit’s funny?
Keep making rape jokes then.
It really gets me when people say things like “why didn’t you report them!?” or “it’s your fault, you let them walk free”. Statistically speaking, rapists will not be convicted, or tried or even brought in for questioning. The victim is lucky if their charges even get a second glance. Plus, the horrific things victims have to go through to prove that they’ve actually been victimized further damages their psyche and healing process, which should be their first priority above anything. It’s the sad reality we live in and rapists know this and it’s why they continue to be so prevalent. In addition, we live in a victim-blaming society where rape is considered a preventable situation in which a person can’t suppress their innate sexual urges instead of a violent, horrific crime. By saying things like “she was asking for it” or “they shouldn’t have been so drunk” suggests rape is something everyone is capable of if they’re tempted enough, which it most certainly is not.
These numbers need to change. This is embarrassing and disgusting, but we as a society, need to start rethinking how we even perceive rape before that can happen.
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This wonderfully done documentary aired on MSNBC a year ago and it is now online. If you click on the link you should be able to watch all 6 parts of it in the video embedded into it (to view the next part click on the video boxes for each one on the right hand side).
Rachel Maddow + Dr. George Tiller: two fantastic figures in the worlds of feminism, reproductive rights, and sexual health. A documentary well worth watching both for those familiar with Dr. Tiller’s story and those who are not.
(Dr. Tiller oversaw one of only three clinics nation-wide that performed late-term abortions, or abortions after the 21st week of pregnancy. He was non-fatally shot, stalked, harassed, threatened, and ultimately murdered by anti-abortion activists. The 3-year anniversary of this inspiring man’s death was yesterday.)
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Photo reblogged from Hi! We're Planned Parenthood
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Quote reblogged from Another Feminist BlogIt comes down to who is the patient. Is the woman the patient, or is the fetus the patient? One or other is the patient. I’ve never heard a fetus talk to me. I’ve heard thousands and thousands of women share their pain, their desperation, and their hopelessness.
Dr. George Tiller, an abortion provider from Wichita, Kansas, who was murdered on May 31, 2009 at his church where he was serving as an usher/greeter. (via iamdrtiller)
(via lesbionictonic)
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If nothing else, this is a great demonstration of how sturdy condoms are!
But seriously, this is AWESOME!
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Video reblogged from Hi! We're Planned Parenthood
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Link reblogged from Hi! We're Planned Parenthood
Someone asked us:
Q. Why should birth control pills be taken at the same time every day? What are possible consequences of taking them at varying hours, but still daily?
The world of birth control pills can pretty much be split into two categories: combination pills and…
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