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Let's talk about virginity!
So why is virginity important? Whose place is it to decide what things are valuable and have a high impact in your life? Can anyone else really dictate that but you? Find out what Scarleteen users have to say!
Since Virginity Topics Just Won't Go Away....Hot topics in sexual ethics and politics!
Check out some of the most frequently discussed topics on Scarleteen's Sexual Ethics and Politics board, and add your own opinions and ideas!
Sexual Ethics & Politics FAQWhat is Sexy, anyway?
A look at what's sexy and what's not, what 'sexy' is supposed to mean in the first place, and what mainstream media has to do with our definition of it.
What's your pleasure ...Men: Share Your Opinions on Abortion
How do you feel about abortion? What experiences have influenced your feelings? A poll for men only, please.
Abortion Opinion Poll: For MenWomen! Share your opinions on abortion.
How do you feel about abortion? What experiences of yours have influenced your feelings? A poll for women only, please.
Abortion Opinion Poll: For WomenAgree to disagree? Or don't even go there!
Would you date someone whose politics on reproductive choice conflicted with yours?
Dating and Stance on AbortionBlockbuster or lackluster? Choice on the silver screen
So.. we've all seen it, and lots of us have been pondering; where the heck is the CHOICE whether or not to maintain a pregnancy in a film in which a female finds herself in the situation?
Hollywood and Abortion -- No Choice?This hamburger is hard to swallow
A user states: My ten year old sister refused to order a bacon cheeseburger, her favorite sandwich, because "only boys can eat that". Society has come a long way from the stereotypical 1950's gender roles, and while we aren't /quite/ there yet, we're pretty darn close. An ad campaign such as the ones Burger King puts out just sets us back half a decade; to the commercials with women waiting at the door with a martini and steak all set for her husband. This thread is all about how gender roles and sexuality relate to what we're eating.
Fast Food CommercialsA slippery slope (er, pole?)
What do you guys think of the classes offered now that teach stripper moves and pole dancing primarily as a form of exercise? I am taking a class called Cardio Stripfit right now where we learn stripper moves as well as do some aerobics. I find it really fun and physically challenging and it is not as though I plan on performing these moves for the world. However, some people find the classes demeaning. -ST user
Strip/Pole Dancing ClassesTransphobia, Feminism, and Activism
A Scarleteen user shares how she stood up against obvious transphobia in a feminist group. The discussion ranges from the importance of activism to the exclusionary tactics of some groups. A quote from the discussion: "I wish that people who fight for the rights of Some people would not be so awful to Some Other people, and I do not understand how they can be like that."
Transphobia in Feminist SpacesInformation on this site is provided for educational purposes. It is not meant to and cannot substitute for advice or care provided by an in-person medical professional. The information contained herein is not meant to be used to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease, or for prescribing any medication. You should always consult your own healthcare provider if you have a health problem or medical condition.