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Navigating Desire In The Wake of #MeToo

We have important steps to take in learning about desire, consent and pleasure-based sexual experiences in the wake of #MeToo. [TW: this piece contains discussions of #MeToo and sexual violence in varying forms.] Started almost ten years ago by Tarana Burke, #MeToo has spread (and in some ways, been co-opted) and become synonymous of the large-scale...

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#AskCam: How Do I Explore Kink Without Feeling Ashamed?

Welcome to #AskCam, a column where sex and intersectionality are not divided but welcomed together. Dear Cam, I’m exploring my sexuality and experimenting with different kinks, but I’m getting kind of worried about the kinds of things that I’ve been interested in. I’m not hurting anyone or anything, but some of the things that I find...

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AskCam: Polyamory, Non-Monogamy, Oh My!

Welcome to #AskCam, a column where sex and intersectionality are not divided but welcomed together. Dear Cam, I’m seeing polyamory and non-monogamy hyped up a lot in media, and it seems awesome, but how do I know it’s for me? Growing up, I only ever saw relationships being between two people, but I’ve never felt ~quite~...

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#AskCam: Decolonizing Desire And Desirability

Welcome to #AskCam, a column where sex and intersectionality are not divided but welcomed together. Dear Cam, Am I a bad Black person for being in a relationship with someone who’s white? I feel like with everything going on in the world, it’s almost looked down upon that I have a white partner. How can I...

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#AskCam: Celibacy Is A Valid Choice

Welcome to #AskCam, a column where sex and intersectionality are not divided but welcomed together. Dear Cam, I’ve always been a sexual person, but I haven’t been dating in the last few months because of life – school, work, family, that kind of thing. Because of this, I’ve been unintentionally celibate for a few months, and...

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#AskCam: How To Own Your Sexuality

Welcome to #AskCam, a column where sex and intersectionality are not divided but welcomed together. Cam, I’m interested to hear your thoughts on manifesting and channeling your sexuality in a positive way. How to own your own sexuality and confidence without succumbing to extremes? -Spiritually Sensual Spiritually Sensual, This question got me really excited with its...