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Teen Vogue article

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NoLoveofMine · 16/07/2017 03:16

Someone has "Tweeted" defending "that" Teen Vogue article. I don't really know the point of me starting this thread - just wanted somewhere to vent. She has done it in response to people criticising it and said that teenagers would have anal sex regardless and that the article could be educational.

I'm quite upset.

[MNHQ have edited the title and the OP very slightly due to privacy concerns].

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SerendipityFelix · 16/07/2017 05:43

Anal Sex: What You Need To Know

Well, your friend has a very valid point that many people do like to experiment and engage in anal sex, and information and advice about safe practices are valuable. I had a (bisexual male) friend at school who was hospitalised with anal injuries after his first, consensual anal sex experience. Seeing as his only point of reference then was the TV show Queer As Folk - depicting that anal sex was a straightforward as (TV) vaginal sex, just get straight to it - he would have benefitted immensely from an article like that.

My only objection to it on my first, early-morning reading of it is their tedious refusal to use any clear descriptions of the sex of people being referred to - obliquely referring to "prostate owners" and "non-prostate owners" is just ridiculous, because male/female anatomy suffices quite happily. And I sincerely object to my sex (Note: not gender!) being defined by not possessing male anatomy, as if a male body is the standard human and a female body is missing something. I'm not familiar with the author or the publication, but such is the trans bandwagon that I understand they'd attract so much flack for suggesting that prostrates are male, that their valid points about promoting safe sex advice would be lost.

The article seems to be mostly based around ensuring the recipient (whatever sex, or indeed, gender identity they are) stays safe, to be honest.

What are your objections, NoLoveOfMine?

SerendipityFelix · 16/07/2017 05:26

Sorry posted too soon

SerendipityFelix · 16/07/2017 05:25

[[http://www.teenvogue.com/story/anal-sex-what-you-need-to-know Anal Sex: What You Need To Know

NoLoveofMine · 16/07/2017 03:49

Also I'm aware this probably seems quite unpleasant, talking about someone behind her back; I don't mean it to be just wanted somewhere to express my discomfort.

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ScrumDinger · 16/07/2017 03:43

OK I have googled, and it seems it's an article describing the pros of anal sex for men, whilst disregarding any alternative female perspective.

Arseholes are not just a receptacle for cocks.

NoLoveofMine · 16/07/2017 03:29

The one describing anal sex.

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ScrumDinger · 16/07/2017 03:24

Which Teen Vogue article?

NoLoveofMine · 16/07/2017 03:17

Argh I wish I could say more but it could be outing.

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