You know that post about asexuality and feminism where I said that I am strongly agreed with sex-positivism, even if I couldn’t see it as something pertaining directly to me? I’ve been doing a bit of thinking and reading about sex-positivism lately, especially posts that are a bit more critical of some of the ways … Continue reading »
Posted in June 2012 …
Bikini Bodies
Something that has been really bothering me lately is seeing a lot of my friends on Facebook – most of them old school friends and people who aren’t in my immediate circle these days – reposting or liking this “Ashy Bines Bikini Body Challenge.” So I checked it out. Man, it’s persuasive. 12 weeks to … Continue reading »
Look out, girly feminists: you’re doing it wrong!
Oh the wonderful things you find in the Sydney Morning Herald! So-called feminist Elizabeth Farrelly was shocked when someone accused her of misogyny a while ago. Just to prove how not-a-misogynist she is (besides, we all know women can’t be misogynists themselves!), she writes an article accusing all us feminists of doing it wrong. (Comments … Continue reading »
Call for Sumbissions: Carnival of Aces
Yes, I know the last post was also a call for submissions and I am indeed hosting two different carnivals this month. I’m hosting the July edition of Carnival of Aces! It’s a blog carnival for writing on asexuality, demisexuality, grey-asexuality and aromanticism. The theme for this carnival is compulsory sexuality. Feel free to interpret … Continue reading »
Down Under Feminists’ Carnival
Hello everyone! I know it is a bit late to announce this, but at the beginning of July I will be hosting the 50th Edition of the Down Under Feminists’ Carnival. It’s a wonderful blog carnival held each month at a different Australian or New Zealand blog. You have until the 2nd July to … Continue reading »
Labels
Over the last few weeks there have been several instances where I’ve felt challenged on the fact that I claim the label “asexual” for myself. I know that labels can be used to put people in boxes. I know that labels make some people invisible because they don’t completely fit into that description. I … Continue reading »
