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Raising Feminist Sons: A Conversation With Michael And Zachary Kimmel
By Hugo SchwyzerSeptember 11, 2012
Hugo Schwyzer spoke with legendary sociologist and author of the Guy's Guide To Feminism, Michael Kimmel, and his son, Zachary, about being a male feminist, and how parents today can raise their sons to not fall victim to outdated gender stereotypes. It’s a scary time to raise a son. Even if one suspects (as I do) that the End of Men trope is heavily oversold, there’s no question t...Posted in Family, Fathers, Feminism, Hugo, Manhood, nfti-home, Parents | (0) Comments »
When Your Partner Doesn't Want To Have Sex, It Doesn't Mean They're Rejecting You
By Charlie GlickmanSeptember 10, 2012
There are a lot of reasons our sexual desires and interests don’t always match up with those of our partners. Changing tastes, medical or mental health challenges, busy work schedules, stress and juggling different demands, and simply having different libidos can make it hard to find a common ground. In both my personal life and in my professional work, I’ve noticed a pattern that c...Posted in nfti-home, Sex, Sex and Relationships | (0) Comments »
Is The Secret To A Good Marriage Not Having Children?
By Laurie CunninghamSeptember 10, 2012
As new parents, Laurie Cunningham and her husband are bickering more than before the baby. So is the key to a successful marriage staying childless? A week before my one-year wedding anniversary, I emailed a friend who had been married many more years than I had. “Is it true?” I asked. “Is it true that marriage is work?” During the first year of my marriage, it seemed ...Posted in Family, Fathers, Husbands, Marriage, Mothers, nfti-home, Parents, Wives | (0) Comments »
Sometimes "Pro-Life" Means Getting An Abortion
By Lyla CiceroSeptember 09, 2012
Therapist Lyla Cicero recently met with an 18-year-old client who is pregnant. She is pro-life, but getting an abortion. Cicero shares her story, and why choosing not to have the child is truly better for everyone. When I hear folks saying they are pro-life, I wonder for whom, and under what circumstances. You see, being pro-life is far from the black and white moral distinction pro-life folks...Posted in Abortion , Culture and Politics, Current Events, Lyla, Mothers, nfti-home, Politics | (0) Comments »
How I Stopped Whining About Being Alone
By Katerina ZachariaSeptember 09, 2012
As a single mom, Katerina Zacharia often feels alone. But after a year and half complaining about her isolation, she finally began to realize the benefits of being alone. I’m ashamed to say that since I left my husband three years ago to raise my children on my own, I have repeated a series of annoying complaints that range from frustration and exhaustion to straight up unapologetic year...Posted in Life, Mothers, nfti-home, Parents, Sex, Singledom, Working Mothers | (0) Comments »
The Friday Five
By Role/Reboot StaffSeptember 07, 2012
This week's roundup of our favorites from across the interwebs to help you make sense of men and women. 1. How Reading Cosmo Affects Perceptions Of Sex by Lindsay Abrams of The Atlantic asks: Does “advice on packing in pleasure when doing the deed full speed” actually influence our overall perspective? 2. Who Wears The Pants In This Economy? by Hanna Rosin of The New York Times sa...Posted in Culture and Politics, Current Events, Friday Five, Internet and Social Media, nfti-home, Politics, Pop Culture | (0) Comments »
The Psychology Of Pick-Up Lines
By Scott Barry Kaufman, Ph.D.September 06, 2012
Every relationship begins with that first step. Some people never get past that first step. First impressions matter, and our opening few lines can either energize the interaction or cause the other person to look around for the nearest exit. Gratefully, psychologists have spent years of celibacy trying to understand the psychology behind pick-up lines for your own benefit. In the '80s Chris K...Posted in Dating, nfti-home, Sex and Relationships, Singledom | (0) Comments »
Change Doesn't Happen Just Because You Want It To
By Leah BerkenwaldSeptember 06, 2012
Expecting to come back a new woman after a challenging South American adventure, Leah Berkenwald was disappointed when she returned home feeling like the same old Leah. Perhaps, she says, you can't simply will yourself to change. I just finished a six-week trek though South America with nothing but a backpack and the rough outlines of an itinerary. I visited remote towns in Northern Argentina,...Posted in Life, nfti-home | (0) Comments »
Stop Pretending Relationships Aren't Ridiculously Hard
By Lyla CiceroSeptember 06, 2012
Waking up to your long-term partner and asking yourself "How the hell did I end up with this asshole?" doesn't necessarily mean you're with the wrong person. It means you're in a relationship, and relationships are hard. A few years back my husband and I went away for the weekend with another couple. We’ll call them Kyle and Shari. We had a great time introducing each other to music, enj...Posted in Husbands, Lyla, Marriage, nfti-home, Sex and Relationships, Wives | (0) Comments »
Fat Hate Is Not The Same As Homophobia
By Jenn LeyvaSeptember 06, 2012
In response to a recent Salon article that compared anti-obesity to homophobia, Jenn Leyva argues that her fatness and her sexuality can not be separated so easily. Last week, Paul Campos wrote an article for Salon claiming "anti-obesity" is the new homophobia. Campos has been involved in fat politics since the Clinton-Lewinski scandal and has been making this specific argument for years. I ap...Posted in LGBT, Life, nfti-home, Sex | (0) Comments »
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