Yeah, I mean I’m visual in so much as I enjoy still images but while I enjoy video it doesn’t really do it for me as much. I suppose I like written material, and to a lesser extent still images, because it allows my imagination to really have free reign. Literature’s ideal but I also run into the ridiculous lesbian erotica problem and sadly I…[Read more]

I like to read fanfic, and there’s some pretty awesome explicit femslash out there.

Also, Autostraddle just read my mind with the NSFW post. This is excellent, as are all of your suggestions.

I’m starting to discover that while I like people with attractive faces, I’m just not into looking at naked people. I’m bisexual and I can’t enjoy looking at vaginas OR penises. I’m not asexual; I like and want sex, I just don’t like looking at sex organs.

go to sugarbutch.net

click on the smut category

you’re welcome. Hopefully that keeps you occupied for a few days.

This list one went round the tumblr-sphere and was well-recieved:

Feminism 101: Read Books, Become a Better Womyn

My current favorite 101 title, embarassingly enough, is Kiss My Tiara by Susan Jane Gilman. It’s titled and packaged like many of those anonymous pink 20somethings guide to life books (Who buys those?), but it’s actually a rather…[Read more]

I’d suggest something like She’s a Slut, he’s a stud by Jessica Valenti. It’s aimed at teens I think, so it’s a feminism 101. http://jessicavalenti.com/books/he%E2%80%99s-a-stud-she%E2%80%99s-a-slut/

Reading blogs would also help, I think http://www.thefbomb.org is great because it does short and sweet posts.

When Everything Changed: The Amazing Journey of American Women from 1960 to Present by Gail Collins… Assuming you’re American. Even if you’re not, it’s still super interesting, maybe just not as relevant to you. And Claire is right, thefbomb is AWESOME. I would also try out Feministing.

These are going on my book list for this summer, when I will have time to educate myself. Thank you all sincerely!

Feminism Is For Everybody by bell hooks is a really good primer for beginners on some of the different forms feminism takes and on the intersections with sexism and other forms of oppression (racism, homophobia, classism, etc.)

Jessica Valenti’s books (Full Frontal Feminism as well as the one Claire recommended, He’s A Stud She’s A Slut) are also…[Read more]

I loved it! I felt like it was good and gossipy without being exploitative, and of course the major players are fascinating individuals. Last wrap up chapter gave me so many feelings.

Ooh, that’s on my Paperback Swap wish list and I can’t wait until it’s available!

Yes! Yes I am so seriously seconding this book recommendation. I haven’t read it in in full for a while but it was the first book I ever read which really dealt with gender, trans* issues and feminism and I have a lot of affection in my heart for it for that reason. I’d also say that as I remember it the scope of the book- in particular the way…[Read more]

Thirded! An absolutely wonderful book, and so brilliant for understanding how sexism, homophobia and transphobia all link into one horrible ball of bigotry.