The thing is that they don’t segregate for sex chromosomes, they segregate for gender. As we begin to realize that gender (and sex) are more complicated that was thought 10/100/200 years ago, we realize that it isn’t so simple to split people into two groups based on gender or sex, and that we need to reconsider the…

Seriously. This asshole ran a personal best and came in 6th place, I don’t think Semenya is her problem.

Then you win. There is also no competition between Bolt and the rest of the runners, he finishes every race way ahead of the silver medalist.

Do you seriously think that Phelps and Bolt are only exceptional because they’re tall? They are genetic outliers in many ways, possibly including high testosterone levels. The thing is that the levels of these hormones exist on a spectrum and not in two categories - I read a article recently that there are plenty of…

Maybe don’t comment on how much flesh other women choose to show if you don’t want your own photos scrutinized, though...

She’s 19, and if she doesn’t want people to point out her hipocrisy she should stop constantly slut shaming and talking shit on Twitter. You’re right, she is young (though she is an adult), and she’s going to feel really awkward when she loosens up a bit and finds herself constrained by her own bluster - I’m speaking…

I just think that is pretty paternalistic. Why assume that no woman can make her own decision to wear a hijab? There is definitely societal pressure to wear a hijab, but women also face societal pressure to wear makeup and shave their armpits and very few people are acting like I am super oppressed because remove my…

Oh, you’re just a snide atheist. Carry on, then.

Sure. I don’t make a 100% autonomous decision when I agree to go to my aunt’s house for Christmas dinner, I fear consequences. We all have family expectations and obligations, but while it is possible that her family is super abusive and would disown her if she didn’t share their beliefs, I don’t think it makes sense…

Orthodox Jews, Quiverfull Christians, Amish people, FLDS...

Regarding the Sheeran/Gaye situation, I totally hear it! That sort of under-melody that goes, “Dummm dun dum, du-du-du-du-dum, dummmmm, dun dum,” I dunno. Hard to explain.

I second that. Gay/Straight Alliance for sure.

But this isn’t incestual breeding, and I highly doubt this couple intends to have children. You’d think that in 2016 we’d be better at distinguishing between sexual relationships and procreation.

“White Flag” by Dido?

That was my thought when I saw it. “Hmmm, I don’t think this applies to most asian grandparents.”

All of my Kat Von D lipsticks are great colours, but they are difficult to apply (hard) and very drying. I suggest Nars velvet or velvet matte lip pencils for colour selection, easy application, and longevity. Their satin lip pencils, which are a bit shinier, don’t last quite as long, but they fade pretty nicely.

Right?! Why yes, I do put sunscreen on a vulva. Also, naked paddleboarding doesn’t seem weird? Like... why not?

As a pale person who sometimes frequents a nude beach, I will say that you can and should sunscreen those areas.

I think it probably depends on where you’re at in the self-esteem department. I wasn’t phased when my ex told me he was gay, but I can see how someone who is young and struggling with insecurity might take it as an indication that they aren’t really attractive.

I totally appreciate that interpretation of ASoIaF (I’ve heard it before), but I think it is a bit charitable. The TV show has definitely pulled a 180 and gone in a YAS QUEEN direction, but that didn’t happen until after the showrunners ran out of book and started charting their own territory.