Why I Refuse To Use The Term “Pro-Life”
In light of Savita Halappanavar’s death due to being refused an abortion after miscarrying, using the term “pro-life” to mean “anti-abortion” is increasingly problematic. As therapist Lyla Cicero...
View ArticleWhy Telling Women To “Just Close Your Legs” Isn’t Good
Every so often, I run across arguments about women in poverty or other difficult situations who should just, like, stop having babies already. The message “just keep your legs closed” is a prevalent...
View ArticleSex As A Universal Human Right
If you haven’t already perused the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, it’s worth a look. You might be surprised at the things you find there… as well as the things you don’t find. See, I’m...
View ArticleWhat Would You Choose: Making Rent or Having Sex?
I’ve been noticing a nasty strain of classism going around when it comes to discussions of sex, contraception, and reproduction. It goes something like this: if you can’t afford contraception, you...
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