Let’s talk about grooming and predatory behavior
Content warning: The following story mentions predatory behavior, grooming and sexual abuse Grooming and predatory behavior will always be wrong no matter how we look at it and, sadly, our…
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How do you do it: A safe sex guide for the LGBTQ+
For LGBTQ+ people, the Philippines’ sex education program is inadequate. Most modules are hetero-centered discussions that completely ignore LGBTQ+ identities. Although the Department of Education passed a policy last 2018…
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Will Congress pass bill raising age of sexual consent?
In 2018, we talked about how the age of consent in the Philippines is 12 years old. This came up because UNICEF Philippines asked people to sign a petition in…
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Miley Cyrus responds to trolls who think she deserves to be harassed
All over the world, it seems consent is still largely a concept that’s too difficult to grasp. Miley Cyrus’ recent trip to Barcelona shows this much. In an upsetting clip…
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The problem with the Jim Paredes scandal isn’t the “sex”
Here’s the tea: We all have dirty laundry. Some choose to air it out, others don’t. And unfortunately, some have theirs revealed (accidentally or not) by douchebags without their consent.…
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Are Aziz Anzari’s reflections about sexual misconduct enough to redeem him?
So, full disclosure: I was a fan of comedian Aziz Ansari. I loved his performance in the series Parks and Recreation, plus, he cited himself an ally of the feminist…
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Woke Cardi B is the unexpected feminist queen we needed all along
Fact: there is so much misconception surrounding feminism. And not everyone is comfortable with being labeled as a feminist. Over the years, we’ve seen a lot of names come up…
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Jessy Mendiola is putting her foot down on fans’ inappropriate touching
Last October, Jessy Mendiola took to Instagram to remind “male friends” not to touch her waist without her consent during photo ops. She finally shared the incident that inspired her…
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If women’s clothes cause rape, why are there infant victims?
This column may contain strong language, sexual content, adult humor, and other themes that may not be suitable for minors. Parental guidance is strongly advised. You’d think that with the…
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The problem with saying “I have a boyfriend” instead of a straight-up “no”
You know those movie or TV scenes wherein a guy gets turned down by a girl when he’s told “I have a boyfriend”? It seems so easy and simple, but…
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