21 5 / 2013
"There are only two types of men who are upset that they need permission before they can have sex: rapists and potential rapists."
23 12 / 2012
12 12 / 2012
Last week, the internet was shocked and pleased to learn that Victoria’s Secret had launched a new line of consent-themed underwear. Instead of a thong reading “SURE THING,” these panties said things like “NO MEANS NO” and “ASK FIRST.” Even more exciting, they were modeled by a beaming curvy woman of color. “I’m the first person to go on a tirade about how much I hate VS, but this is awesome,” wrote one blogger — a sentiment that echoed throughout the Tumblr/Facebook/Twitter-sphere. Pretty shortly, though, the campaign was revealed as a sophisticated hoax perpetrated by a group of radical Baltimore feminists. BFB asked Baltimore residents Hannah Brancato and Rebecca Nagle about their intentions, future plans — and the angry reaction from Victoria’s Secret:
(Source: feministcharacters)
20 8 / 2012
Legitimate rape is:
- The kind where two people have sex even though one of them doesn’t want to an/or is unable to give consent.
- That is all
(Source: wehidebehindstars, via stillcynicalstilladouche)
20 8 / 2012
dear men
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
I want to see a romcom where the lead male gets a restraining order out on him.
And has to stick to it.
And doesn’t get the girl.
Because reality.
Oh my god, yes.
(Source: humortrain, via in-her-hips-theres-revolution-d)
24 7 / 2012
communismkillsitonthedancefloor:
Being in a relationship with someone doesn’t mean you don’t need consent. You always need consent. 100% of the time.
(via katnisseverclear)
20 6 / 2012
"Imagine you’re at a party. A guy offers you a drink. You say no. He says “Come on, one drink!” You say “no thanks.” Later, he brings you a soda. “I know you said you didn’t want a drink, but I was getting one for myself and you looked thirsty.” For you to refuse at this point makes you the asshole. He’s just being nice, right? Predators use the social contract and our own good hearts and fear of being rude against us. If you drink the drink, you’re teaching him that it just takes a little persistence on his part to overcome your “no.” If you say “Really, I appreciate it, but no thanks” and put the drink down and walk away from it, you’re the one who looks rude in that moment. But the fact is, you didn’t ask for the drink and you don’t want the drink and you don’t have to drink it just to make some guy feel validated."
The art of “no,” continued: Saying no when you’ve already said yes. « CaptainAwkward.com
I love this post SO MUCH.
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23 2 / 2012
THE SEX UNEDUCATED: Consent
Consent is one of the single most important aspect of any relationship, especially one that is sexual or might become sexual. The biggest thing to remember about consent is that it is not ongoing, meaning that a partner may give consent at one point, and then…
