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History of Feminism

nomorenomore08

(13,324 posts)

3. I don't know why you're so certain that sex is more important for men. By and large I think it's

Reply to De Leonist (Reply #1)

Mon Jun 16, 2014, 01:35 AM

Jun 2014

important for everybody - bar the 2% or so of true asexuals, I suppose.

Otherwise I basically agree with your post. Physical/emotional intimacy and close platonic friendships are both important. And I do know how much a lack of the former can hurt, though it certainly hasn't caused me to lash out at anyone, other than perhaps myself.

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Your Princess Is in Another Castle: Misogyny, Entitlement, and Nerds [View all] YoungDemCA May 2014 OP

Not that I disagree with the article but.... De Leonist Jun 2014 #1

I think, if cultural influences were different ismnotwasm Jun 2014 #2

I'm certainly open to that possibility.... De Leonist Jun 2014 #12

I don't know why you're so certain that sex is more important for men. By and large I think it's nomorenomore08 Jun 2014 #3

"men, for the most part, are horndogs" redqueen Jun 2014 #10

I'm not just pulling this outta my butt here.... De Leonist Jun 2014 #11

Message auto-removed Name removed Jun 2014 #4

I suppose that raises a couple of interesting questions el_bryanto Jun 2014 #5

Message auto-removed Name removed Jun 2014 #6

A couple points el_bryanto Jun 2014 #7

Message auto-removed Name removed Jun 2014 #8

Lot's to unpack here el_bryanto Jun 2014 #9

No one is inherently entitled to sex... De Leonist Jun 2014 #13

well i was responding to the person who's posts got deleted el_bryanto Jun 2014 #14