Reblog if you think there is EVERYTHING empowering about being able to make your own reproductive decisions.

stfuprolife:

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For people who are able to give birth, I think that does make sense. 

For people who are not—but who are able to impregnate people through consensual sex—this control is not directly accessible, and some people believe that such a person should indeed not have any rights at all regarding the fate of the young life they have helped to start. In other words, giving all the power to people who can be pregnant means that the other side is disempowered. And that side, please recall, is part of reproduction as well…they have reproductive organs and they were involved with the process.

You may feel that’s fair, or justified in some sort of revenge-ish way, or you may feel it’s unfair, but anyhow I wanted to point that out.

I think it’s one of those issues of, “Oh, fucking well.”
Someone may have donated the sperm, but they’re doing nothing in terms of incubating this life inside.  They’re not the ones that would have to carry it.
Cool, thanks for the single, microscopic sperm.  Now if I’m consenting to this pregnancy, then fuck, I have to carry this life for nine months and have my vagina or womb ripped open to let this thing out.
There are things we can strive to equalize institutionally in society (equal pay, gender roles, and what not), but when it comes to biological sex differences, it’s tough luck.  That’s just how it is. 
You wouldn’t believe how many times I wish I didn’t have a uterus four days out of every month of every year.  But I had to be realistic and say to myself, “Oh, fucking well.”
If I could lend you my uterus during those days, I would love that.

Also, think of it this way.

Pregnant people who face serious risk of being forced to remain pregnant against their own will lose a sense of bodily autonomy.  In a way, it’s sad to think that having the right to your own body is empowering.  That shouldn’t even be a second thought or something we should have to fight.  But because we have to fight for that right every single day to make sure anti-choicers don’t take those rights from us, it is empowering to know that we have a right to our own bodies.

(Source: fortheloveof-whores)

Dear followers…what are your veiws on labiaplasty?

uncutting:

postmehome:

This is for my uni work.

I don’t see anything wrong with somebody making their own choice with their own body, however I do think it’s unfortunate that many people choose labiaplasty simply so they can fit in with the “ideal” notion of a vulva. Which is quite sad because there is no right or wrong vulva, and overall nobody should be shamed into altering a part of their body.

But that said, there are plenty of people who don’t let shame dictate their decision and simply choose it out of personal preference, and I’ve also heard of some people having discomfort with their longer labia, which of course is also a perfectly valid reason for wanting labiaplasty.

Long story short: It’s okay if somebody wants it completely independent of others’ influence, but it’s sad when people feel like they “have” to get it.

I agree with the above statement. Everyone has the right to alter their own bodies in whichever way they see fit. I have no problem with someone exercising his/her right to bodily autonomy, but of course I would hope they are doing it for themselves only and not due to perceived pressure to fit whatever society dictates is a properly shaped vulva. I would try to advocate acceptance of their vulvas whatever shape and size they are before trying something like labiaplasty. But the ultimate decision rests with the owner of the vulva and I would never presume to judge someone for that decision, whatever her/his reasons.

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“Shouldn’t be fat-shaming”

matthewdgold:

compassionismorality:

People with this idea allow people to think being overweight is acceptable, it’s not.  Being overweight will give you a shorter life and impede your ability to do somethings others can do as they’re healthy.  You will die early and hurt others around you.  If you think that’s something to be proud of you need to sort out your life.  It’s not just fat people, it’s smokers, excessive drinkers and drug users too.  Yes, I smoke, drink and occasionally smoke weed, but it is not something to be proud of.  So I may be a hypocrite but at least I don’t lie to myself and pretend it’s something I should be proud of.

go read this: weight has no bearing on health.

then go cry in the corner.

OP, that is complete and utter bullshit. It is entirely possible to be overweight and be perfectly healthy. I know plenty of overweight people who eat well-balanced diets, exercise, don’t smoke, etc…Their weight has no effect on their health. They are in great physical condition. Likewise I know thin people whose health is not so good-suffer from high cholesterol or hypertension. Being thin doesn’t automatically equate to being healthy and it is well known that is much healthier to be a little overweight than under-weight by any degree. Ideal weight is different for everyone and it’s such a shame society has tried to impose a single ideal on an entire populace. 

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positiveconnotation:

IT’S TIME FOR MY GIVEAWAY!

To celebrate my 200th follower, my birthday and my one-year anniversary to my boyfriend, Matt, I’ve decided to host my very first tumblr giveaway.

Included in the prize package will be:

-A copy of Yes Means Yes! by Jaclyn Friedman and Jessica Valenti
-A copy of A Piece Of Cake by Cupcake Brown
-A journal
-13 of the cutest fucking colored pencils you ever did see
-A “love bug” worry stone, to keep your troubles away
-A “boobies!” sticker
-A fucking adorable handmade stuffed cyclops owl (made by yours truly)
-12 condoms
-A small clitoral vibrator from EdenFantasys
-2 soft cup menstrual cups


The Rules:

-You don’t HAVE to be following me, but I’d appreciate it. Especially since this giveaway was mostly prompted by the fact that I reached a landmark number of followers.
-You may reblog as many times as you like, and one like counts as an entry, but only on one of your accounts. I think it’s cheap if you enter on, like, six different blogs. Don’t be a dick.
-If someone who doesn’t need/want a vibrator or menstrual cups wins, I’ll think of something else.
-The giveaway ends on June 13th, after I graduate, because I don’t want to deal with it until then.

Good luck, have fun, and I hope you win. I love you guys!

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