Category Archives: Rants

Queerie Me: What Do Lesbians Think of Straight Women Who Make Out With Girls For Fun

Dear Queerie Bradshaw, I am a mom of two with a wonderful boyfriend. I have always wanted to have sex with a woman though and I am curious how lesbians view straight women who just want it for fun? Do … Continue reading

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Misogyny and MakeUp, a.k.a. If You Want to be an Ally, Stop Talking and Listen

Oh Facebook. The land where radical feminists live next to redneck farmers, miles apart from each other in every way, but still neighbors on my status feed. I love the diverse opinions it brings. I love the dialogue and chances … Continue reading

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My Cleavage is a Big Deal, a.k.a. A Hate Blog Posted A Picture of My Boobs from BlogHer13 As an Example of Unprofessional Behavior

When I was a kid, I got in trouble quite frequently. I was highly outspoken, realizing early on that I didn’t have to listen to what others told me to do, that I could form my own thoughts and make … Continue reading

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Sex: Bi-Curious, aka I’m Thinking About Sleeping with Men

I’m like that girl in college who gets bored and wants to make out with girls at a party but she can’t really get down when it comes to touching another woman’s vagina. I’m like that; but with penises. It … Continue reading

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Surviving Fear

TRIGGER WARNING: This piece contains discussions of sexual violence and assault. Some readers may find it triggering. I found out a week ago that I am friends with a rapist. My hall-mate brought our friend (a quiet, unassuming boy who … Continue reading

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Gagging the Victim, aka Why a Louisville Teen Being Fined for Tweeting Her Convicted Rapists’ Names is Bullshit

[Editor’s note: According to Huffington Post, the charges against Savannah Dietrich have been dropped.] Over the weekend, I read an article on Jezebel about a teen who is facing contempt of court charges for tweeting the names of the boys … Continue reading

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Yahoo’s New CEO is Pregnant?! Gasp! What Now?!

I hope you picked up on the sarcastic tone of the title above. I guess I’m not surprised at the fact that this is even considered “news” due to the lack of respect of intelligent women in this man-made world. … Continue reading

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NBC Airs First Interview of Tyler Clementi’s Parents

The parent’s of former Rutgers University student who committed suicide in 2010, Tyler Clementi, sat down for an exclusive  interview with NBC airing tonight at 10pm/9c. The interview comes just a few days after Dharun Ravi, who was convicted of … Continue reading

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Sex: Oral Sex Is Not A Loop Hole

I understand the concept of virginity. I understand the innocence and purity one wants to keep until that person is finally ready to have sex on their wedding night. I understand all of that because I’ve been that person. I … Continue reading

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Sex: Body Positive

It’s no secret many women, like me, often feel insecure about our bodies not only during sex, but pretty much throughout the entire day everyday. We are pressured by media to fit a certain physical description of what a woman … Continue reading

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