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Author Archives: Amanda Hess

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Is $500,000 Enough to Get Anyone to Use the Female Condom?

by Amanda Hess March 17, 2010August 19, 2021

The female condom is now widely available. Will anyone use it?

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Vajazzling, and Its Inevitable Male Counterpart, “Dickorating”

by Amanda Hess March 15, 2010August 19, 2021

Why is there no “vajazzling” for men?

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Internal Affairs: How Ayn Rand Followers Rationalize “Welcomed” Rape

by Amanda Hess March 10, 2010August 19, 2021

How Ayn Rand’s young followers react to her less-than-consensual sex scenes.

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Deconstructing Rape Myths: On Short Skirts (On Lesbians)

by Amanda Hess March 10, 2010August 19, 2021

Why rape is not one big misunderstanding.

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Would Your Boyfriend Be “Pleased” by Your Surprise Fetus?

by Amanda Hess March 1, 2010August 19, 2021

Young men are more likely to be “pleased” by an unplanned pregnancy than young women are.

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When Rapists Graduate and Victims Drop Out

by Amanda Hess February 24, 2010August 19, 2021

A study from the Center for Public Integrity reveals that in some cases, it’s more likely for a victim of campus rape to drop out than for a perpetrator to be expelled.

Posted inBlogs

How Sex-Segregated Oscars Have Been Good For Film

by Amanda Hess February 19, 2010August 19, 2021

A film critic suggests that the Academy Awards make the acting categories gender-neutral, because male and female actors are evenly matched in Hollywood films. Could the gender-specific categories have been responsible for that?

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On Short Skirts

by Amanda Hess February 16, 2010August 19, 2021

Rape victim recommends that women consciously choose their clothing to indicate their sexual availability.

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Why Superbowl Ads Are So Racist, Sexist, and Homophobic

by Amanda Hess February 8, 2010August 19, 2021

To satisfy the public expectation of shock value without truly offending American sensibilities, Superbowl ads deal in mild racism, sexism, and homophobia.

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Style Tips From Men’s Rights Activists

by Amanda Hess February 1, 2010August 19, 2021

Men who hate women share tips on how to dress to attract them.

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Victim Blaming and Transgender Rape Victims

by Amanda Hess January 29, 2010August 19, 2021

A transgender woman’s claim that she was raped inspires bizarre defenses of the accused rapist.

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A “Penis Monologues” Primer: Republican Genitals, Through the Years

by Amanda Hess January 28, 2010August 19, 2021

A guide to the many versions of “The Penis Monologues.”

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“The Breast Massage Will Happen”: Inside the Culture of Sexual Harassment at the Marijuana Policy Project

by Amanda Hess January 27, 2010August 19, 2021

How the Marijuana Policy Project’s “hypersexual” founder built a harsh work environment for marijuana advocates.

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“Why Would I Want to Touch Your Ass?”: When Groping Victims Speak Up

by Amanda Hess January 21, 2010August 19, 2021

What happens when groping victims speak up.

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How Bystanders Can Help Groping Victims

by Amanda Hess January 15, 2010August 19, 2021

What to do if you witness a public sexual assault.

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