Today, I'm talking about kinks that mimic illegal or unethical acts. So content warning for discussions of pedophilia, rape, incest, and other stuff that is bad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . First, I'm going to define some kink terms and dynamics, for those who are unfamiliar: … Continue reading Consensual Kinks Aren’t Unethical
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Sexual Pleasure is a Right
This post is going to involve a lot of carefully defined terms. 1. There’s a difference between saying that everyone has the right to have sex, and everyone is entitled to have sex. I’m carefully not using the word “deserves” in that sentence, because it’s a tricky word that has different connotations, depending … Continue reading Sexual Pleasure is a Right
Talking to Kids About Porn
(mostly for kiddos aged 7-13, or so) If you’re not comfortable with your kid looking at pornographic images, that makes a lot of sense. Sexually explicit imagery is generally past the developmental level of younger kids, who are experiencing body curiosity and trying to catch up with their peers, not necessarily looking for sexual gratification. … Continue reading Talking to Kids About Porn
How to Ethically Consume Porn
Someone asked a great question about pornography and sex workers over the weekend, and I added that question to my queue. Then the New York Times published a really stupid piece on the same topic, and I decided now was a good time to talk about porn. Porn. A lot of people watch it. Not … Continue reading How to Ethically Consume Porn