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An open letter to Paperchase on the subject of colouring books

by Robyn J on Fri 7th August 2015Fri 7th August 2015
Why we shouldn't gender kids' products, and the dangers of boys-only dinosaurs

Limousines, bicycles, and fat ugly slags

by Robyn J on Fri 15th May 2015Fri 15th May 2015
A brief discussion on why "you're a fat, ugly slag" is the worst possible punishment, regardless of the crime, the context, or the recipient's actual physical attractiveness and number of sexual partners. Plus some scary statistics of just affecting it is when we women are so regularly taught to equate size with success

The Met’s new “Report it to Stop It” campaign, and the time I got flashed but the police were jarringly useless

by Robyn J on Wed 6th May 2015Wed 6th May 2015
The Met Police's new "Report It To Stop It" campaign is a step in the right direction, even if my own experience of reporting a sex crime on public transport was bungled from start to finish and left me with no desire to ever make another report. Is this a sign that times are changing?

Happy 1st birthday, me!

by Robyn J on Tue 14th April 2015Wed 22nd April 2015
What a difference a year makes.

Why anti-rape education is needed for girls AND boys

by Robyn J on Fri 10th April 2015Wed 22nd April 2015
Kenya has introduced a programme of sex education aimed at both young boys and girls, teaching not only self-defence but why rape shouldn't be committed in the first place. When will the west catch up?

15 things I could say when you ask if we’re going to get married

by Robyn J on Wed 25th March 2015Wed 22nd April 2015
"We're getting married next month. No, it's a a pretty big ceremony. We've invited everyone. I mean, except you, obviously"

Happy Valentine’s Day! Let’s talk about rape

by Robyn J on Sat 14th February 2015Wed 22nd April 2015
50 Shades of Grey may be credited with exploring women's sexuality but that doesn't mean it's been done in a safe, aware, or intelligent way

The worrying backlash against #NoMorePage3

by Robyn J on Wed 21st January 2015Wed 22nd April 2015
No More Page 3 gets a great deal of repetitive opposition on social media. Here are some responses to the most common mistakes and unaware comments.

Even if it’s “just a conversation”, no means no

by Robyn J on Thu 8th January 2015Wed 22nd April 2015
Why is it that when women say "no", the answer many men hear is "I just need more persuasion"? If we say "yes" out of fear of saying "no", at what point can we draw the line?

20 Things Women Over 30 Shouldn’t Wear & Why That’s Total Bollocks

by Robyn J on Thu 27th November 2014Wed 22nd April 2015
Articles like this one by Kallie Provencher may just seem like desperate, poorly-written, harmless click-bait, but the ignorance of their shameless authors can be offensive and potentially very hurtful.

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