July 2012
241 posts
Y'ALL: Volunteer for a Research Study!... →
atriptothemorg:
Volunteer for a Research Study!
Violence/Harm and Transgender, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Queer Latina & Latino Experiences
The Purpose
The purpose of this research project is to better understand the experiences of Latin@ transgender, lesbian, gay,…
June 2012
146 posts
The Five Steps of a Breast Self-Exam →
The Five Steps of a Breast Self-Exam
sexedhorrorstories:
Step 1: Begin by looking at your breasts in the mirror with your shoulders straight and your arms on your hips.
Here’s what you should look for:
Breasts that are their usual size, shape, and color
Breasts that are evenly shaped without visible distortion or swelling
If you see any of the following changes, bring them to your doctor’s...
“Jezebel is the PETA of feminism.”
– Jack (via thedeeface)
My experience with conservative Judaism
I was raised in a conservative temple and at this temple I lost my faith. They were very traditional, and I got so into religion I did not understand how the Big Bang worked with the creation story. I asked my hebrew teacher and she gave me some BS story. This was when I first started to question God. At other points in my life, I feel as though God has let me down. I though too highly of God and...
Designing a Synagogue for a LGBTQ Congregation →
bisexual-community:
Designing a Synagogue for a LGBTQ Congregation
Since 1973,Congregation Beit Simchat Torahhas tried to reconcile traditions transmitted across the millenniums with traditions that its members — gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Jews — have often had to make up on the fly, battling hostility, indifference and the AIDS epidemic at the same time.“Radical traditionalism”is...
STD 101 - Chlamydia →
pleasesexplain:
What is chlamydia?
Chlamydia is an infection caused by a kind of bacteria that is passed during sexual contact. It is the most common sexually transmitted bacterial infection in the United States. About three million American people become infected with chlamydia every year. It is especially common among people under 25. It is five times more common than gonorrhea, and 30...
Abortion Care Network →
bebinn:
The Abortion Care Network represents independent abortion providers and others who provide care for people seeking abortions. I’m afraid it is another ciscentric website, but it really is a great resource otherwise.
They have answers to questions you might have, like decision-making, spirituality, finding a clinic, and basic questions on abortions. They also have a section called Men...
FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT IN MASSACHUSETTS FIRST IN... →
lipstick-feminists:
Netflix argued that the ADA applies only to physical places and therefore could not apply to website-only businesses like Netflix’s “Watch Instantly” streaming service. Judge Ponsor denied the motion, stating that it would be “irrational to conclude” that: “places of public accommodation are limited to actual physical structures…In a society in which business is increasingly...
My Most Important Pieces Of Sex Advice For... →
thepeacockangel:
Always have sex with a consenting partner if you want to have sex with them and are comfortable doing so.
Don’t confuse wanting to tell people you’ve had sex, with wanting to have sex. If you just want to tell people you’ve had sex, just lie, make someone up, or find someone else who wants to tell people they’ve had sex, and lie together. You can lie more convincingly if you...
Coming out to my 10-year-old brother
Me: Well I like girls and guys.
My brother: So... you're straight AND gay at the same time?
Me: Sort of, I guess.
My brother: Well okay, but you need to tell me whenever you have a girlfriend or a boyfriend because I have to make sure they are nice enough for you.
I wish people were as accepting as my brother.
“To me, sex positivity is all about demystifying and normalizing that big world...”
–
Dani, CSPH Education 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)
“Just because a couple people on the Supreme Court declare something to be...”
– Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY)
#nope #that’s pretty much what it does
(via agent355)
So……….did he skip Civics or……..?
(via kyssthis16)
Someone needs a dictionary.
(via dolphinsuspicious)
This guy is laughably stupid. Like straight up stupid in the most literal definition of the term.
(via...
Gardener Sues Tulsa for Cutting Down Her Edible... →
grrspit:
thecurvature:
Gardener Sues Tulsa for Cutting Down Her Edible Garden
blackamazon:
humanformat:
KOTV reportsthat Denise Morrison grows an edible and medicinal garden of over 100 plant varieties in her front and back yard. Last August, she received a letter from the city reporting a complaint about her yard.
She took photographs of her gardens and went to meet with...
What women will gain from the Affordable Care Act →
bibliofeminista:
Some 32 million people (a majority women) will gain access to health care insurance coverage including 16 million people (also a majority women) who will gain access through Medicaid.
Subsidies to purchase coverage
About three-fourths of people who purchase through the insurance exchanges (those with incomes between 133% and 400% of poverty) will receive a federal subsidy to...
Mississippi could soon become the only state... →
rabbleprochoice:
newwavefeminism:
Stay classy, Mississippi
I’d also like to point out that Mississippi has one of the top teenage pregnancy rates in the country. In 2010, it was in the top five states with the highest teen pregnancy rate*. Teenage are the demographic that is least likely to terminate a pregnancy but for those teenagers in Mississippi who DO want to terminate, what are they...
It's National HIV Testing Day
plannedparenthood:
Today is National HIV Testing Day. Have you been tested? Were you nervous about the results? How did you feel after you got the results? Share your story in your reblog. And if you haven’t been tested in awhile (or ever), we’re here for you! Check out plannedparenthood.org to learn more about HIV and AIDS, getting tested, or to find your nearest health center.
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Rape Victim Arrested And Denied Contraception –... →
fuckyeahfeminists:
What she went through is absolutely horrible.
A Tampa woman whom we only know as R.W., was raped. She was treated by the rape crisis center, who gave her two emergency contraception pills, one to be taken immediately and one to be taken 12 hours later. When she reported the rape to the police, they uncovered an arrest warrant on R.W. for failure to pay restitution and...
Resources and support groups for LGBTQ Muslims →
goforthandagitate:
amillionexpectations:
On tumblr:
Queer Muslims - A space for queer Muslims to connect, express themselves and share resources. (A real treasure trove of articles, links and book reviews).
‘I am not Haraam’ project - a blog for LGBTQ Muslims to celebrate their identities and share their experiences.
Source: the website of the Safra project based in the UK. The full...
