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Author Archives: Amanda Hess
Vajazzling, and Its Inevitable Male Counterpart, “Dickorating”
Why is there no “vajazzling” for men?
Internal Affairs: How Ayn Rand Followers Rationalize “Welcomed” Rape
How Ayn Rand’s young followers react to her less-than-consensual sex scenes.
Deconstructing Rape Myths: On Short Skirts (On Lesbians)
Why rape is not one big misunderstanding.
Would Your Boyfriend Be “Pleased” by Your Surprise Fetus?
Young men are more likely to be “pleased” by an unplanned pregnancy than young women are.
When Rapists Graduate and Victims Drop Out
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.
How Sex-Segregated Oscars Have Been Good For Film
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?
On Short Skirts
Rape victim recommends that women consciously choose their clothing to indicate their sexual availability.
Why Superbowl Ads Are So Racist, Sexist, and Homophobic
To satisfy the public expectation of shock value without truly offending American sensibilities, Superbowl ads deal in mild racism, sexism, and homophobia.
Style Tips From Men’s Rights Activists
Men who hate women share tips on how to dress to attract them.
Victim Blaming and Transgender Rape Victims
A transgender woman’s claim that she was raped inspires bizarre defenses of the accused rapist.
A “Penis Monologues” Primer: Republican Genitals, Through the Years
A guide to the many versions of “The Penis Monologues.”
“The Breast Massage Will Happen”: Inside the Culture of Sexual Harassment at the Marijuana Policy Project
How the Marijuana Policy Project’s “hypersexual” founder built a harsh work environment for marijuana advocates.
“Why Would I Want to Touch Your Ass?”: When Groping Victims Speak Up
What happens when groping victims speak up.
How Bystanders Can Help Groping Victims
What to do if you witness a public sexual assault.