Culture
Let's Talk About Sex and Depression
Many people who take medication for depression experience sexual side effects. But since both mental health and sexuality are stigmatized topics, many patients are left feeling alone. People have plenty of reasons to not want to talk about their depression and its impact on their sexuality.
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Will Ads Saying "Period" Be Deemed Inappropriate for Public Transit?
New York's public transit agency is squeamish about ads that mention menstruation.
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Who Gets to Call Themselves a Gamer?
Journalist and video game fan Latoya Peterson put together a great short video that explores the word “gamer.”
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Comics Artist Kate Beaton Discusses Her Hilarious New Book
Kate Beaton's clever comics star historical and literary figures.
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Oh Joy Sex Toy: The Pros and Cons of Making Porn
Artist Erika Moen weighs an offer to be in a sexy movie, talking over the possible repercussions with a friend.
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Backtalk: Suffragette Shirts & Fall TV
On Backtalk, we discuss pop culture highlights from the week. On this episode, Amy's “white feminism” siren goes off again, this time because of a t-shirt campaign for the new film Suffragette. Amy and Sarah also dish on... Read more »
In the Spirit of Ada Lovelace, a Tuition-Free Seattle School Teaches Women to Code
The Ada Developers Academy aims to change the male-dominated tech industry—one woman at a time.
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Ask Bear: My Kids Are Now Adults—But They Still Don't Get Along
Advice columnist S. Bear Bergman fields a question about frustrating family dynamics.
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Thousands Descend on Seattle for GeekGirlCon
GeekGirlCon started five years ago as a gathering aiming to create community and celebrate women in science, technology, and arts. This year, tickets for the two-day conference... Read more »
At The Major Hollywood Film Studios, 100% of Top Execs Are Men
A new report on media diversity reveals that film and TV bigwigs are almost all white men.
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