Thanks for taking the time to address how problematic that essay was— it's exhausting sometimes feeling like there aren't men who are in tune and who care about these things, and it made me feel so much better to read your comments. Really well done.

I thought the same thing! I don't think it is her.

Yay, a fellow Harry Potter lover! And I like cats although I've never had one (I'm kind of obsessed with Scottish folds and Ragdolls). I think you should be congratulated on having friends even if you are in that newish state— I just get nervous and clam up when I am around new people, although not when it comes to…

My dogs would love that. Seriously, they are the most affectionate puppies in the world. My Newf is 2 years old and is a massive fluffy lazy lump of love. My Labradoodle just turned 1 and he is a crazy, fluffy nut full of energetic tail wags and even more energetic kisses. I love them so much. Maybe that's how I've…

This piece is weirdly applicable to my life right now. I've had times where I've had tons of friends and been really popular, but I've also (and more frequently) had times where I revert to this quiet, unsure version of myself around people I don't know well. I am in sort of that funk right now— I have no problem…

so many feels.

I don't know how I feel about this. On the one hand, sex isn't something shameful or wrong and the way we teach (or fail to teach) sex ed in America gives kids complexes. On the other hand, 5 years old does seem a bit young for knowing not only the explicit mechanics of sex but also details of contraception and…

Have you seen the episode? Detective Olivia Benson is a huge victim's advocate and all of the detectives tell the girls they have nothing to be ashamed of. At the end of the episode, it is the rapists being led out of the frat house in handcuffs in front of their classmates who are holding signs and shunning them,…

Violet, I saw the episode and as I understood it the "Dishonored" was pretty clearly referring to the shunning the victims faced on campus after they were slut-shamed and bullied by their rapists and classmates.

Great article Katie. I just watched the episode and while I definitely agree with the criticisms brought up by the real life survivors, I also think it's a good thing that these issues are being brought to the nation's attention (imperfections and all). Olivia Benson's character is consistently an advocate for…

I'm pretty sure there was a House, M.D. episode about a woman refusing to have an abortion to save her life, and her husband really wanted her to have one. Sorry I can't remember any other details... anyone else know which episode this was?

You would be surprised. Her bullying is famous.

Yeah, I really wish they mentioned that. I have avoided reading her books because of her shitty record using her fans and lying.

LOL! Khloe was the only one I ever thought was remotely relatable, and she had better taste in men than her sisters. I think she's the only one with a smidgen of sense.

Hmm. Doesn't he call Kourtney fat all the time though?

Wait, isn't Scott an abusive asshole? (I don't watch the show, but that's the gist I've heard from others.)

Gotcha, that makes sense.

I see what you're saying. Do you think Kendall and Kylie have no standing left, as well as the mom and the older sisters? I'm not as familiar with the younger Kardashians so I don't know how much culpability they have regarding these types of headlines.

LOL.

I agree with you that the Kardashians probably will cash in on that type of story, but I think regardless of how they react to the criticism, it's still wrong for the tabloid to fat-shame, ESPECIALLY pregnant women (ANY pregnant woman, not just Kim K.). I think it's an extra level of misogyny actually— not only are…