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[miss-oranje-disco-dancer]

the best crabs the bay area has to offer!

pairing: ex-husband leon x reader

cw: asshole leon, oral sex, mention of STIs, mention of degradation, leon's literally so gross and awful

summary: you and leon take the kids on vacation. leon fucks around per usual and you both find out why maryland is famous for crabs

a/n: sorry

wc: 3.8k

You and Leon got divorced years ago, citing ‘irreconcilable differences’ which meant his alcohol intake and workaholic tendencies got in the way of having a functioning marriage, but he begged you for joint custody. If the courts knew the truth, they’d give you full custody. In hindsight, you were angry with yourself for letting him guilt you into that arrangement—one week at yours, the next at his. You both lived in the same school district, so it wasn’t a problem in that regard. 

You’d just picked up the kids from Leon’s when they began to dish out gossip by their own volition. The little loud mouths got their loose lips from their father. 

Leon had a new “girlfriend” if you could call a woman under 25 the girlfriend of a man in his 40s. 

Your son, the older of your two children, was going on and on about some “Tara”.

“Who’s Tara?” You asked.

“Dad’s girlfriend,” he said 

“Not babysitter ‘Tara’?” 

Better not be, you thought.

“She used to be our babysitter,” he said, making you want to bang your head against the steering wheel.

Seriously, Leon? 

“She’s a whore,” your daughter said. You almost crashed the car.

“Excuse me? Where did you hear that?”

“Dad.” You should’ve known.

“Don’t say that word again, it’s not a nice thing to say about someone.”

“Then why did dad say it to Tara?”

“When did he say it to Tara?”

“I heard him in his bedroom and he said it.”

Jesus Christ, you thought, I guess that’s better than him verbally abusing a woman, especially in front of his kids.

“Okay, I’ll have a talk with him about his language.”

And you did. You texted him later that night.

You: Keep it down in the bedroom.

Leon:?

You: Your daughter just told me you called your girlfriend a ‘whore’. Very classy, Leon.

Leon: mad that I have a sex life?

You: Quit acting like a teenager. I could not care less about your sex life so long as you keep it away from my daughter.

Leon: u mean our daughter?

You: For now. You better learn to grow up if you want to keep it that way.

Leon: is that a threat? or is it menopause talking?”

You: Act your age not your girlfriend’s age.

Leon sent an eye-rolling emoji and that was the end of your chat.

You ended up sipping a margarita next to Leon at a tacky beach bar. He was still so damn persuasive even post-divorce. 

“How’s Tara?” you asked after the alcohol had given you a bit of a buzz. 

“I wouldn’t know,” he said, nonchalantly.

“Left you for a man her own age?”

“Funny. I broke it off, actually.”

“Why? Was she getting too old? Got her first period and you couldn’t handle it?”

“Ha ha. She wanted to get serious, and I don’t need that kind of stress in my life right now. My blood pressure is high enough.”

“You’re just hooking up with women shamelessly? With your kids around?”

“I’m not just ‘hooking up’. At least, not when I have the kids.”

“Mommy!” your daughter called. 

“Hold this,” you said, handing your drink to Leon, “I trust you won’t spike it.”

“Won’t need to, sweetheart,” he said with a wink. 

You covered your hand from your kids to flip him off as you walked out onto the sand to look at the shells your daughter had found you. 

Leon took a good look at your ass in your swimsuit. 

“Damn, mama’s still got it,” he said to himself. 

A younger, blonder woman came over to talk to him. The prey stalked the predator, how unusual. 

“Sitting all alone?” she said in that voice. 

“At the moment,” he said, “My ex wife’s out there.” he pointed to you playing with the kids. 

“Ex?”

“Correct.”

“Are those your kids?”

“Uh-huh. The only good things she gave me.”

Though she was pretty good at giving head too, he thought. He began to miss it. 

When you walked back to your seat, Leon handed you your drink, and said, “Don’t worry, babe. I kept it safe for you.”

“Don’t ‘babe’, me,” you say sitting down.

“Why not? I thought you liked that.”

“When we were married. But, I don’t want my ex-husband calling me pet names.”

“‘Kay, babe.” You looked over to tell him off and he winked at you.

“I hate you,” you said. 

“No you don’t,” Leon said, walking off to God knows where.

You spied Leon snaking his arm around a pretty girl’s waist at the bar. The bartender ID’d her, though Leon got out his credit card, so you knew he was paying. He flashed his platinum American Express like Patrick Bateman and a part of you thought about how gross and pathetic he was for hitting on college-aged chicks as a middle-aged man, but the other part of you remembered that you didn’t get ID’d at the bar, and you began to search up plastic surgeons in your area.

He brought new Tara, who was actually named Kelly, over to your shared seating area. This new girl and the last were ostensibly the same – too young for him, great body, bimbo-ish.

You couldn’t hate her. She was sweet girl. Lacking in brain cells, but sweet. Leon left the two of you alone for a moment. He seemed torn between saying something euphemistic and polite to her and something more vulgar to you.

He settled on, “Uh, I’ve gotta go see a man about a horse.”

Kelly seemed to think it was funny, but it might just be the way he smiled when he walked away. You weren’t drunk enough to think he looked like anything other than a complete dumbass.

“Is he always this cute?”

“No, he’s on his best behavior right now.” Because you told him to be (and yet his best behavior was still a bit sleazy).

You figured Leon might be up to some other shenanigans because you didn’t see him for quite some time. Your kids came and went, showing you the things they found on the beach. They seemed to be unphased by this random woman you were sitting with – granted, she was good with kids. Maybe she’s a babysitter, too, you thought. It made you wonder how many girls Leon was bringing home while your kids were with him.

“You’re such a great mom,” Kelly told you. 

“Thank you. That’s really nice of you to say.” You were genuinely flattered. It was hard being the strict parent, a role you were forced to take on when you decided to procreate with Leon S. Kennedy.

“I hope one day I’ll be as good as you are.” You wanted to tell her that she could be, but not with Leon as a father. Not because you were possessive, but because Leon was a dickhead. You were pretty sure you caught him grabbing another woman’s ass while he was away on his errands, which turned out to include playing Keno. You were pleased to know he was being responsible with his salary.

“Hey, ladies,” Leon walked up from behind and stood between your chairs, “how’s it goin’?”

“Better before you got here,” you said. 

“Aw, don’t be like that,” he said, all pouty. He walked around to Kelly and whispered—loudly enough for you to hear - “hey, sexy,” and he kissed her on the cheek. She giggled, girlish. Ew. 

Leon spent a couple of days hanging out with new girl- no wonder he needed you to come on vacation with him and the kids. It was almost like having three kids, except Leon was shamelessly fucking the oldest of the three. Not in the condo you rented, of course. It didn’t matter that he was the breadwinner, he knew that you would’ve made a fuss about it in front of the kids. You probably would’ve called him a whore. Rightfully so. He was a whore.

You tried to forget about his antics and focus on the fact that your kids were happy. You spent your days walking along the boardwalk, playing skeeball at the arcade, sitting in a damp swimsuit at a local pizza chain, wiping ice cream off your kids mouths and washing sand off their feet. While Leon did whatever he pleased, as usual. This included getting a t-shirt that said “99 problems but a beach ain’t one” as well as a henna tattoo that matched Kelly’s.

The number one perk of your vacation was that it reminded you why you and Leon got divorced in the first place- Leon, his pathetic, dickish behavior. It made you forget all those nights you spent missing him. Your vibrator could never do what Leon could.

The only problem was: your vacation was scheduled for two weeks, but you only had one at that condo, the second was spent at another. You should’ve known by now that you needed to book your beach rentals earlier in the season, or else you’d have to scavenge for a place with even one week available.

The first place had three rooms, so you and Leon could sleep in separate beds. The second only had two, which meant you were stuck with a roommate for the remainder of your vacation. You had secretly hoped that he would spend more time with Kelly, maybe even cozy up to some of her sorority sisters and get himself a bed at their place. But alas, Kelly’s spring break was only one week, so she had to return to school before your vacation was up.

You didn’t doubt Leon’s ability to find another girl, especially when this beach town was swimming with doppelgangers. For whatever reason, he stopped flirting with other women. You expected him to be slutting himself out to every waitress at Seacrets, aka the bay’s tackiest bar. Maybe he really liked this girl, you thought. That would be laughable.

On your first night in the new place, you put your kids to bed and retired to your room with Leon.

“Think you can handle sleeping in the same bed with me for a week?” he said.

“I did it for years. I think I can do a week.”

“But that was when we used to make sweet, passionate love and fall asleep in each other’s arms,” he said dramatically. 

“Yeah, well, too bad you and Tara are over because I bet she’d give you that.”

“Mm,” he hummed on his way to the bathroom, “could never do it like you, though.”

You must’ve misheard him, right?

“Huh?”

“You heard me,” he poked his head out of the bathroom door to meet your eyes and his expression, while mischievous, gave way to something genuine. 

You laughed it off, but had to hide the fact that he had you flustered. 

After a moment, you approached the bathroom door, which was cracked.

“Can I get in and brush my teeth?” you asked.

“Yeah,” he said with a mouthful of toothpaste.

You opened the door and shared the sink with him. Even in the white light over the bathroom mirror with toothpaste on his lips, Leon looked sexy as ever. That was the one thing that never changed about him. You met his eyes in the mirror and he winked at you. Goddammit. 

When he finished brushing, he slid past you to walk back into the bedroom, placing his hand on the small of your back. It was the smallest gesture. It could even be polite, he was just squeezing past you. It was normal. But it wasn’t. It was Leon, and he could read you like a book. He was playing the same game he always had and he was winning. 

When you walked back into the room, he openly ogled you from the bed. 

“Shirtless? Really?” you asked him, a facade of displeasure across your face. 

“It’s hot as hell.” He shrugged. “Especially with you in here,” he said much lower. 

“God, you’re so cheesy,” you said, while looking through your suitcase for pj’s. 

“You love it, though.”

“I do not.”

“Do too.”

You did, in fact, love it. Leon only had two modi operandi: he was either cheesy as hell or a total douchebag. When you put those two together, most would see it as charming. He was the kind of guy you’d want to take home, but not to a wedding chapel. He tricked you—and himself—into marriage with phenomenal sex. If that’s all there was to life, you’d still be married. 

“Leon, I lost my pajamas.” Either you left them at the last place, which was entirely possible considering you were so caught up in corralling the kids and shoving their stuff into their tiny suitcases. Or, Leon stole them. You doubted the second one because none of your panties seemed to be missing. You knew him to be a panty thief and you doubted that he’d reformed since your divorce.

He knew you were asking to borrow clothes, but he said, “Oh? Gonna go for the panties-only look tonight then? I don’t have a problem with it.” Oh, maybe he was the pajama thief all along. Maybe he was letting you choose what pair of panties he’d get to see you wear.

“I was going to ask to borrow a t-shirt.”

“Maybe you should’ve been nicer to me.” He clicked his tongue and gave you a smug smile. 

“Are you really going to be like that?”

You knew he was being a dick, but he’d give in if you really wanted it that badly. And yet, you let him continue to try to rope you into sleeping with him. He hadn’t asked for that yet, hadn’t even really hinted at it, but that’s what he always wanted, despite being in his 40s. You’d think a man’s sex drive would’ve gone down by then. 

“We could make a deal,” he offered.

“What’s the deal?” You crossed your arms. 

“Clothes off, then we’ll talk.”

You gave him a look, pretending to be pissed, but you got down to your underwear.

“Goddamn,” he said. 

“What?” you asked, covering up a bit. The thong you wore wasn’t exciting, just a thin cotton piece of fabric in a solid color.

“I’m regretting that divorce. You look even sexier than I remember.”

“Shut up. You want me because I’m the best option you have. I’m the only woman in the room and all you know how to do is think with your dick.”

“That’s harsh. You know it’s not true, though, babe. I’d choose you over any other woman.”

“You would not.”

“I wouldn’t? Didn’t you hear me say that no one ever does it like you?”

“You said one girl doesn’t do it like me.”

“I meant all of them.” He lifted your chin. “You’re the only girl I’ve ever married. Don’t you think that says something?”

You scoffed. “So it wasn’t about love? I was just the best sex you’ve ever had?”

“It was both. The sex was great, though, you can admit it.”

He was already pulling you into bed and you were letting him. It would be less embarrassing if you were more drunk. You had two drinks. Hours ago. You were both dead fucking sober. 

“I won’t tell anyone,” he whispered into your ear. 

“Fine. If you promise not to tell, then I’ll admit it. You’re the best I’ve ever had.”

“Really? No one better in all these years?”

“Nope.”

“You must think highly of me, then. I’m flattered, really, but who knows if I’d live up to those expectations.”

“Memories, not expectations.”

“Old memories. Maybe I’m not as good as I used to be… or maybe I’m better.”

“Are you trying to proposition me?”

“I’m not trying. I am.”

“I shouldn’t,” you said.

“Why not? This is probably the most wholesome sexual opportunity you’ve had in years. It’s romantic, really. We’re parents, taking the kids on vacation. It’s not like you’re some random chick from the bar. You’re the woman I married, the mother of my kids, the only woman I’ve ever loved.”

“I’m the only woman you’ve ever loved?”

“Yeah,” he said as if it should’ve been obvious. 

“You swear?”

“On my life,” he said, looking you in the eyes. 

“If I do this with you, you’re not going to make fun of me, or… I don’t know. You know how I am, I just don’t want you to be so flippant about it.”

“We don’t have to do anything you don’t want to do. How ‘bout we don’t have sex? How ‘bout I show you how I feel about you?”

You knew what he meant and you knew what he could do with his mouth. 

“How do you feel about me?” You asked. 

He cupped your cheek and leaned in close. “May I?”

“Mhm,” you nodded and he kissed you. It was sweet. It wasn’t dirty at all, at first. It was tender, almost loving. 

“Lie down,” he said in between kisses, “Get comfortable.”

And you obliged. Why would you refuse a man going down on you? He kissed you from your mouth down to your stomach, stopping to play with your tits, sucking on each of them. 

“They’re so perfect,” he mumbled. 

He pressed a kiss to each one before he makes his way downward. He tugged off your panties with his teeth and began kissing your thighs. 

“Would you give me the honor -” he started. 

“Shut up,” you said with a laugh. You pushed his head forward, urging him to get on with it.

He did as you asked and buried his face between your thighs. He has gotten better at this, you thought. You remembered a clean-shaven man who now had a five o’clock shadow. It tickled your inner thighs as his tongue ran over your folds. He sucked on your clit with meticulous reverence. 

You threw your head back and put your hands in his hair. It spurred him on further. He was the only man you’d ever known who understood the meaning of ‘don’t stop’. 

“Leon,” you moaned and he hummed in response, not taking his mouth away. “I’m so close,” you said. 

You could see his smile by the look in his eyes while his lips were occupied. His fingers curled against your g-spot and he pressed a hand on your abdomen to heighten the sensation. All the while, his tongue tended to your clit. Your orgasm hit you and you had to cover your mouth to hold back your moans. Leon didn’t stop until your legs were shaking and he’d licked up every drop you’d given him. 

He finally came up for air and you were still catching your breath. 

“Jesus Christ,” you said when he lied down next to you. 

He laughed, looking a bit proud of himself. 

“Do you want me to-?”

“Only if you want to, babe,” he said with a kiss on your forehead. 

“I wasn’t going to because I wanted to see if you could be selfless for once, but god, Leon, after that, I’d feel bad for not paying back the favor.”

“Hey, I’ll gladly accept, but you know I enjoyed myself quite a bit already. I wouldn’t call it selfless.” Yeah, that’s right: Leon was truly unable to be selfless, but at least you knew he genuinely enjoys going down on you. 

“I can tell,” you whispered, palming his hard cock. You could feel a wet spot forming already. 

“All for you,” he said.

“Why thank you,” you said as you dipped your head under the covers. 

You didn’t play the same teasing game Leon did. You made quick work of his underwear and got your mouth on his dick as quickly as you could. 

“God, I was so right,” he said, “Nobody does it like you. Not even close.” He groaned when you cup his balls. You could tell he was getting close already, so you took him as deep as you could. He had to bite his knuckles to hold back moans. 

He only took his fingers away from his mouth to warn you, panting, “Gonna come.”

You appreciated the warning, but as usual, you kept going, letting him come down your throat. Spitters are quitters.

You emerged from the covers to see his dazed expression. He smiled stupidly at you, “Thank you.”

“My pleasure,” you said. 

“Still want that shirt?”

“I think your arms should be warm enough.”

“I think so too,” he said as he pulled you into a hug.

You laughed and covered your face. 

“What’s so funny?” he asked.

“I can’t believe I just did that. I fucking hate you, and you still got me in bed with you.”

“Maybe you don’t hate me that much, then.”

“No, I hate you even more because you’re so damn charming. And sexy. And cheesy.” Maybe that orgasm was a truth serum.

“Well, I don’t hate you,” he said.

“I’m shocked.”

“I thought I showed you how much I love you a minute ago. Do you need a little reminder?”

“I think I need a big reminder.”

“That’s my girl.”

That big reminder turned out to be a big mistake. You found that out the hard way when you and Leon spent the next morning at urgent care. Hindsight is 20/20, they say. You thought your foresight was pretty good, but the gas-station sunglasses, caked in sunscreen messed with your vision. Or maybe it was the margaritas.

“They say Maryland is the best place to get crabs, don’t they?” Leon joked with the nurse, who only seemed mildly amused.

“What does that mean? We didn’t get crabs,” your daughter said loudly on your trek back to the waiting room.

“You didn’t get crabs, honey,” Leon said.

“I thought crabs was an STD,” your son said. Luckily, he’d waited until you got into the car, saving you some of the shame.

“Where’d you learn that?”

“Mason told me his mom got it.”

“Which one is Mason’s mom?” Leon asked. “Is she the one with the fake tits?”

“I dunno.”

“Wasn’t it Mason’s birthday last weekend?” you asked in an effort to change the subject.

“Yep,” Leon said, having his own revelation, “that was a great party.”

When you returned to your home away from home, you put on a movie for the kids so you could distract them while you spoke to Leon.

“We need to have a talk,” you said sternly.

“Whoa, what’s got you all crabby now?”

You pulled him by the arm into the kitchen.

“You had a fun time with Mason’s mom at that party, Leon?” You asked, one hand on the counter, the other on the island, caging him in, so he couldn’t walk away with a cute quip.

“I may have, yeah.”

You stood there, using all your mental fortitude not to slap him – not when your kids were close enough to see it. You hoped your ice-cold gaze would be enough to scare him.

“Hey, listen,” he said, gently placing his hand on your arm, “once that fancy cream we got kicks in, I’ll give you a really nice apology.”

“I would love to hear the words ‘I’m sorry’ come out of your mouth for once.”

“How ‘bout I try to spell it with my tongue?”

“I hate you.”

“No, you don’t.”

Yes, you did.

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towwn: whether your style is soft + romantic, bright + bold or modern + minimalist, there are eco-friendly summer skirts to suit every aesthetic. with that in mind, we rounded up some faves that are easy to wear + use ethical production at a range of price points. from pre-loved pieces to recycled and regenerative fabrics, take a spin in one of these sustainable skirts for many seasons to come.

@sezane we love the vibrant retro vibes + versatile all-season pleated design of the dilo skirt. made from 100% recycled polyester, the brand is oeko-tex® certified + uses recycled packaging.

@poshmark shop pre-loved fashion for vintage, designer, and currently trendy brands. we’ve seen multiple versions of this @freepeople denim mini in various sizes + washes, all under $40.

@shopdoen the sebastiane maxi skirt boasts a nostalgic, yarn-dyed deauville stripe and easy-to-wear a-line style. the brand uses eco fabrics and ethical partners, supporting women in the supply chain + a commitment to reduced co2 footprint.

@eticadenim made from 59% cotton, 36% tencel, 5% recycled cotton, the katina skirt in moonstone or pink is a summer staple.

@farmrio known for transforming and refurbishing vintage clothes farm rio’s wrap midi is made of 100% recycled materials, including linen + viscose. the brazilian brand plants a tree in the amazon for each sale.

@aerie this y2k-era low-rise cargo number is easy to dress up or down. part of ae’s “real good” collection, it’s made with 98% sustainable cotton, less water waste + mindful of recycling earth’s resources.

@amourvert crochet is having a summer ‘24 moment + we’re here for it, esp in this 100% organic skirt you can layer over a swimsuit or pair with a cute tee. committed to using deadstock fabric, planting trees + the practice of circular fashion, the brand also offers a resale marketplace.

@onequince this 100% washable silk maxi or midi skirt offers luxurious, sustainable comfort with its best-in-class mulberry silk produced in bsci-certified factories with ethical production.

@girlfriend comfy for beach volleyball, tennis or around town on a hot day, these skorts are made from 79% recycled plastic bottles & 21% spandex.

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“My trans mother, Tigerlily, saw me at 15 years old, she was like, ‘Oh, she could do it.’ I was introduced to her through a friend and I was still wearing my high school uniform at College of St. Peter. Tigerlily saw me and she’s like, ‘You know what, put on this two-piece bikini.’ I put it on and I saw a body, darling. Skin, body, glistening,” Rocero told Interview in May." In other words in order to appear "inclusive" a women’s magazine heard an example of grooming and tried to spin it into something inspirational.

By Genevieve Gluck. November 3, 2023

A trans-identified male model has been named as one of the recipients of Glamour magazine’s 2023 Woman of the Year award, prompting criticism on social media. Geena Rocero, a New York-based fashion model, was previously a beauty pageant contestant from the Philippines who participated in events for women and girls as well as for gay men and teen boys in drag.

On X (formerly Twitter), commenters pointed out that Rocero is male, with some questioning whether Glamour believes that “men are better at being a woman,” or asking whether the magazine had trouble finding “real women” for the distinction.

“How regressive, excluding women from a woman’s award in favour of a man. Almost like the Women’s Liberation Movement never happened,” replied Jane Griffiths on X.

“You’re actively participating in and promoting female erasure. Men pretending to be women are men. You are on the wrong side of history. Shame on you,” responded another critic.

Rocero entered his first beauty pageant, Super Sireyna, at the age of 15 at the behest of an older trans-identified male and beauty pageant manager he refers to as his “trans mom,” Tigerlily. Out of over 40 female contestants, Rocero won second runner-up, best in swimsuit, and best in long gown.

“My trans mother, Tigerlily, saw me at 15 years old, she was like, ‘Oh, she could do it.’ I was introduced to her through a friend and I was still wearing my high school uniform at College of St. Peter. Tigerlily saw me and she’s like, ‘You know what, put on this two-piece bikini.’ I put it on and I saw a body, darling. Skin, body, glistening,” Rocero told Interview in May.

He continued, “That [was] the beginning of ‘I’m not going to college.’ I’m going to make money, I’ll have boyfriends all over the Philippines … I used to join pageants in every barrio all over the Philippines. From Pangasinan all the way to Ilocos Norte and all over Manila — I joined it all.”

Rocero recalled that he had been watching beauty pageants on television leading up to his first event. “I was watching this pageant, the finals on national television, then two weeks later I beat them all,” he said. He used his prize money to purchase female hormones in order to more closely resemble a woman.

Rocero would then go on to take multiple awards and titles at beauty pageants. In 2000, when he was just 16 years old and going by the moniker Gina Garcia, Rocero was named Ms. Gay Universe 2000. The “Miss Gay” series of pageants refers to beauty competitions involving men in drag.

The following year, Rocero joined his mother in the United States and two years later underwent genital surgery in San Francisco.

After relocating to the United States, Rocero pursued a career in lingerie modeling, and has described the experience as “ultimate validation.”

In 2014, he revealed that he was male during a TED talk, telling the audience, “I was assigned a boy at birth based on the appearance of my genitalia.” His speech went viral online, racking up millions of views.

In 2015, he appeared on the talk show TODAY alongside Dr. Michelle Forcier advocating the position that children as young as 2 years old can self-declare a gender identity. Last month, a lawsuit was filed against Forcier by female detransitioner Isabella Ayala, among others, who was given hormones at the age of 14 years old.

At that time, Rocero was acting as the Executive Producer of “Beautiful As I Want To Be”, a digital series which paired young people with an adult mentor who identifies as transgender.

Following the success of his TED talk, Rocero was invited to speak at the White House at an LGBT Innovation Summit, and the 2014 Democratic National Committee’s LGBT Gala, and has worked with the State Department under former President Obama.

In August 2019, he was featured as the Playboy Playmate of the Month in their Gender and Sexuality issue. The Playboy article written by Rocero was nominated for a GLAAD Award.

Commenting on the nomination, Alex Schmider, GLAAD’s Associate Director of Transgender Representation, said, “By spotlighting talented and beautiful models like Geena, Playboy is amplifying a simple fact that other media outlets should echo loudly: trans women are women.”

In addition to speaking at the White House, Rocero presented at the United Nations Headquarters for UN Women in 2020 and at the World Economic Forum on at least two occasions, in 2017 and in 2020.

Rocero was again invited to the White House earlier this year, where he promoted his autobiography, “Horse Barbie.”

The decision by Glamour to award Rocero with the honor of Woman of the Year is part of a larger trend. Numerous men who claim to be women have been presented with similar titles in recent years.

In March, a trans-identified male who drafted a bill declaring Minnesota a “refuge state” for the medical transitioning of minors the title of Woman of the Year by USA Today. Leigh Finke was among 50 honorees chosen by the publication from each state, including such notable female figures as former first lady Michelle Obama and Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme court. Finke authored a book for teens which instructed them to “limit contact with any adult” who does not affirm their “queerness,” and suggested that minors should visit “queer sex shops.”

In response to being awarded the title of Woman of the Year 2023, Rocero was profiled for Glamour by another trans-identified male who has been featured at events and employed by publications typically aimed at women. Raquel Willis was a speaker at the 2017 Women’s March in Washington, DC.

In 2018, Willis was named an Open Society Foundation Soros Equality Fellow and began to work as the executive director of LGBT publication Out magazine. In 2020 he was appointed as the director of communications for the Ms. Foundation for Women.

But this is not the first time Glamour has bestowed a male with the title of Woman of the Year.

As previously reported by Reduxx, Brazil’s franchise of Glamour awarded a male social media influencer the title despite him not even identifying as a “woman.” Linn da Quebrada, who had previously come under fire from Brazilian feminist influencers for mocking pregnant women, had previously stated that he does not believe women ‘exist.’

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Sooo I thought about just answering this and having fun thinking about what each cover would be like, but then thinking about it turned into too much fun, and I decided to actually just make the covers. It took over a week cause my computer is slow but I had fun so, I don't care that I'm posting late 😅

(Shout out to @bridgeportbritt who had the same idea and posted hers first😉 we love ❤)

I really enjoyed doing research into reach magazine's aesthetics, layouts, fonts, and types of poses their cover models usually do. It was a really interesting experiment and honestly would love to do something like this again.

Vogue: Ophelia

I feel like I'm always trying to find the balance between giving Ophelia a unique style that's entirely hers, and also keeping it somewhat aligned with the arbitrary "protocol" rules I have in my head for how royals should dress. So I let her be a true fashionista and rock the cover of Vogue 😉

Sports Illustrated: Kacie

Aside from the swimsuit covers that have ladies in bikinis, (which I feel like didn't really fit any of my characters) SI features current athletes in action in whatever field it is that they are professionals in. The only active athlete I have in my story is Countess Kacie, who is still a member of the Royal Ballet.

Time: Kat

This felt obvious. Time's Person of the Year issue is always talked about, and the British royals (who are heavy inspiration for my story) have been featured numerous times. So it felt like the obvious choice to put Kat, the Simsdom's first ever female ruler, and the Person of the Year.

People: Lulu & Leo

While People has a mix of uplifting and negative stories about the Royal Family, the majority were positive, and most featured "inside scoops" of their daily lives. There was one in particular that featured the Prince and Princess of Wales right after they had Princess Charlotte that talked about their "lovely little family" that I drew inspiration from here.

Forbes: Yue

Forbes "30 Under 30" is also a popular issue looked forward to every year, so I started there, and of course my mind immediately went to Yue, who's been innovating in the digital design space, and who won Creator of the Year in my story so.... I couldn't not put Yue on Forbes. It's where she belongs 😉

Women's Health: Megan

Megan felt like another obvious choice for Women's Health, because a lot of the articles featured on the covers were about healthy recipes, workout plans, and "how to lose weight fast!" and while I don't find that to be a particularly healthy mindset, I thought the best way to go about it would be to feature an actual Doctor. Megan is a pediatric surgeon, not a dietition, but she knows a thing or two about keeping your body healthy lol

Men's Health: Matt

For Men's Health, a lot of the cover models were older gentlemen, late 30s/40s and up, so instead of featuring one of the young guys in my story, I decided to use the Empire's Dad 😉😂 one of his in-game traits is athletic, and every time I open my game, he's working out or swimming, so I've just had in my head that when he's not on engagements for the Empire, he's in the gym, keeping his body fit lol.

Us Weekly: Ben & Taylor

Just like how People Magazine's covers about the Royals tended toward positive, Us Weekly's covers about Royals in particular more often than not tended toward the negative. So I decided to throw in a scandalous tabloid cover that discusses some definitely untrue rumors about Ben and Taylor. Or are they? 👀

Anyways, this was so much fun to do, thank you so much for including me in this ask. Genuinely this was a blast, and I'm really proud of my work 🥰

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Boob Armor and Battle Bikinis: Why Video Games Still Think Women Are Here to Look Good, Not Slay Monsters!

Let's face it, gamers. The average female video game character looks like she spends more time at the gym prepping for a swimsuit competition than, you know, actually fighting dragons or saving the world. We're talking chainmail bikinis, heels that defy physics, and enough cleavage to distract even the most stoic orc. It's enough to make you wonder if these warriors prioritize slaying monsters or slaying runway looks!

But here's the thing: this constant barrage of hyper-sexualized women isn't just a visual annoyance (though, let's be honest, it can be pretty distracting trying to strategize a boss battle while Lara Croft's entire outfit seems held together by hope and duct tape) or just a matter of aesthetics; it's a symptom of a deeper cultural bias that undermines female representation and has demonstrably negative consequences for female gamers

Stuck in a Chainmail Bikini? Examining the Underrepresentation and Sexualization of Women in Video Games!

Video games have become a cultural juggernaut, captivating audiences worldwide. A quarter of Europeans alone report playing at least weekly (Interactive Software Federation of Europe 2012). Interestingly, the average gamer is no longer a stereotype – the Entertainment Software Association (2016) reports the average age hovering around 35. This demographic shift highlights the need for research to move beyond the stereotype of video games as a solely childhood pastime. Even more compelling is the fact that over 40% of gamers in the US and Europe are women (Entertainment Software Association 2016; Interactive Software Federation of Europe 2012). This substantial demographic of female gamers, however, encounters a pervasive issue: the hyper-sexualized portrayal of women in video games

This trend goes beyond aesthetics; it touches upon core tenets of feminism. The American Psychological Association's Task Force on the Sexualization of Girls (2007) defines sexualization as the reduction of a person to their physical attractiveness, essentially ignoring their personality, skills, and accomplishments. Sexualization often treats women as objects, and can even involve the inappropriate imposition of sexuality, such as skimpy outfits on child characters. Here's where the disconnect between reality and representation in gaming becomes evident. While female characters are a distinct minority, they are far more likely to be sexualized than their male counterparts. A study by Downs and Smith (2010) examining top-selling US games in 2003 found a mere 14% of characters were female. Alarmingly, of those female characters, a staggering 41% were depicted in revealing clothing, and an even higher percentage (43%) were partially or fully nude! These numbers stand in stark contrast to the 11% and 4% of male characters who were similarly portrayed. The issue isn't isolated to this one study – research consistently shows a prevalence of sexualized female characters, especially in popular games (Beasley & Collins Standley 2002; Burgess, Stermer & Burgess 2007; Dill & Thill 2007; Lynch, Tompkins, van Driel & Fritz 2016). Unfortunately, this lack of diverse and sexualized representation has consequences that ripple beyond the aesthetic

Objectification Treadmill

Imagine, if you will, a young gamer, poised and ready for adventure. Controller clutched in sweaty palms, eyes gleaming with anticipation. She's ready to conquer virtual landscapes, topple digital tyrants, and maybe even save the pixelated world from an impending apocalypse. But instead of fierce warriors and cunning heroines, she's bombarded with...well, let's just say outfits more suited for a pool party than, you know, actually battling a fire-breathing dragon

This, my friends, is the Objectification Treadmill. Picture it like a hamster wheel of self-doubt, powered by endless exposure to video game characters who look like they wandered off the set of a bad music video and into a war zone. Here's the problem: constant immersion in this world of scantily clad ladies can be brutal for female gamers. They start to see themselves through a distorted lens, judging their bodies against these impossible standards. It's like playing the game on hard mode with a permanent debuff to your self-esteem. Suddenly, slaying that digital dragon feels a lot less appealing when you're worried your armor malfunctions faster than your internet connection

The Gender Binary Trap

But the struggle goes beyond boob plates and chainmail bikinis. We're trapped in the Gender Binary Trap, a system that reduces female characters to two tired tropes: the hyper-sexualized warrior or the damsel in distress waiting to be rescued by some dude in equally questionable armor. This lack of imagination erases the rich tapestry of female experience. Where are the badass female engineers building spaceships powered by sass and ingenuity? The whip-smart scientists unraveling ancient mysteries with a side-eye at anyone who doubts their brilliance? The revolutionary leaders who inspire uprisings with a single, well-timed tweet? By clinging to these clichés, the gaming industry reinforces stereotypes and discourages women from pursuing careers in these fields, both real and virtual. It's like telling a young girl who loves video games that she can only be a princess waiting to be rescued when she clearly has the potential to be the one wielding the controller and calling the shots

Breaking the Cycle: A Call to Action

So, how do we break free from this pixelated patriarchy? Well, it's a multi-pronged attack. Gamers, we need to be vocal! Support developers who create games with strong, diverse female characters. We want to see women who are more than just eye candy – we want brains, brawn, and maybe even a pantsuit that doesn't leave them vulnerable to a rogue sneeze. Parents, this is your chance to be heroes too! Talk to your kids about body image and media literacy. Help them understand that these characters are carefully constructed, not some reflection of real-world women!

Developers, it's time to ditch the "sexy warrior" cliche. Give us characters with depth, personality, and maybe some armor that wouldn't leave them vulnerable to a rogue toddler armed with a juice box. This isn't about political correctness, it's about creating a richer gaming experience for everyone…

The Power of Representation & Questions for Further Discussion

Video games have the potential to be powerful tools for storytelling and positive change. By demanding better representation and challenging the status quo, we can build a virtual world that reflects the real one. Imagine a gaming landscape where female characters are celebrated for their intelligence, resilience, and leadership. A world where young girls see themselves not just as players, but as creators, innovators, and heroes in their own right. Because let's face it, slaying virtual dragons is way more fun when you're wearing comfortable pants (and maybe a helmet, because safety first, even in the digital realm)

Now, let's keep the conversation going!

How can we incentivize developers to create more diverse female characters? 

What are the ethical considerations when it comes to character customization and body image? 

Can video games actually be a force for good when it comes to female empowerment?

By working together, we can create a gaming environment that's inclusive and empowering for all players. It's time to ditch the pixelated patriarchy and build a world where female characters are judged by the strength of their character, not the size of their cleavage…

Reference list

Beasley, B & Collins Standley, T 2002, ‘Shirts vs. Skins: Clothing as an Indicator of Gender Role Stereotyping in Video Games’, Mass Communication and Society, vol. 5, no. 3, pp. 279–293.

Burgess, MCR, Stermer, SP & Burgess, SR 2007, ‘Sex, Lies, and Video Games: the Portrayal of Male and Female Characters on Video Game Covers’, Sex Roles, vol. 57, no. 5-6, pp. 419–433, viewed <https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11199-007-9250-0>.

Dill, KE & Thill, KP 2007, ‘Video Game Characters and the Socialization of Gender Roles: Young People’s Perceptions Mirror Sexist Media Depictions’, Sex Roles, vol. 57, no. 11-12, pp. 851–864.

Downs, E & Smith, SL 2010, ‘Keeping Abreast of Hypersexuality: A Video Game Character Content Analysis’, Sex Roles, vol. 62, no. 11-12, pp. 721–733.

Entertainment Software Association 2016, ‘Essential facts about the computer and video game industry: Sales, demogaphic and usage data’, Washington, DC.

Lynch, T, Tompkins, JE, van Driel, II & Fritz, N 2016, ‘Sexy, Strong, and Secondary: A Content Analysis of Female Characters in Video Games across 31 Years’, Journal of Communication, vol. 66, no. 4, pp. 564–584.

Yumpu.com n.d., ‘Report - Interactive Software Federation of Europe’, yumpu.com, viewed 9 July 2024, <https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/50537698/report-interactive-software-federation-of-europe#google_vignette>.

Zurbriggen, EL, Collins, RL, Lamb, S, Roberts, T-A, Tolman, DL, Edd L Monique Ward & Blake, J 2013, Report of the APA Task Force on the Sexualization of Girls APA Task Force on the Sexualization of Girls Members Report of the APA Task Force on the Sexualization of Girls, viewed <https://www.apa.org/pi/women/programs/girls/report-full.pdf>.

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National Bikini Day

Hit the beach or lay out in the sun in your bikini on the anniversary of the invention of this ever-popular two-piece swimsuit in 1946. Don’t forget sunscreen!

National Bikini Day is the anniversary of the invention of the bikini in 1946 by a Parisian fashion designer, Louis Reard. The goal of this holiday is to get to the closest beach, or find some cheap travel deals to the Philippines, Bali, Hawaii or anywhere with lots of beaches, and spend the day– or even a whole week – in that bikini!

History of National Bikini Day

Over the years, the suits worn for swimming have evolved along with modern culture. In the early 1900s, swimming costumes were rather bulky, including long skirts for women and long pants for men. Their styles were often inspired by sailor suits, including stripes as well as large collars, but certainly covering up the arms, legs and neck.

As swimwear and fashion changed, styles began to use less fabric and became more form-fitting, likely for practical reasons because swimming with a lot of clothes on can be a safety hazard. But modesty continued to be an issue and in the 1920s-40s there were often beach “police” who would monitor the swimsuits women wore. A woman could be sent to jail for wearing a swimsuit that was too revealing!

The introduction of the bikini in the mid-1940s brought with it a new era of freedom as women began showing their midriffs at the beach and swimming pool. Since the time of its creation in 1946, the bikini has been celebrated as a symbol of a woman’s right to dress as they like.

Falling at the perfect time in the hot days of summer, National Bikini Day pays heed to the freedom women (and men!) have to wear the swimsuits they want. In a culture that has had a tendency to be body-shaming, this day encourages people of all shapes to forget about the need to look like a swimsuit model and just enjoy themselves!

How to Celebrate National Bikini Day

Enjoy some fun in the sun and celebrate National Bikini Day at the same time! Try out some of these ideas for enjoying the day:

Wear a Bikini

Be body-positive on National Bikini Day and put on that two piece suit for the beach, the pool, the sand volleyball court or somewhere else in the sunshine. Slather on some sunscreen, pull out that beach ball or surfboard and head on over to catch some rays. Invite some friends along to celebrate the day and enjoy the freedoms women now have to wear what they want while swimming.

Make a National Bikini Day Playlist

One favorite way to celebrate any sort of holiday is by having a load of music that goes along with the theme. Because everything is better with music! In honor of National Bikini Day, get involved with the day by listening to some bikini themed tunes. Start off with some of these song titles and build a playlist from there:

Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini by Brian Hyland (1960). This classic beach song offers a smash hit homage to the swimsuit of the day.

Ghost in a Bikini by The Judys (1985). Featured in the movie Married to the Mob, this one leans on the edge of being an eighties classic song.

California Girls by The Beach Boys (1965). Another popular ode to beaches, and the girls who occupy them, lets everyone sing along.

Girls in Bikinis by Poppy (2018). This song aims to celebrate the empowerment of women while encouraging people to just wear what they want.

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A Woman Making Water

“In what direction do you wish to cultivate your death?”

It’s all I could think of as I swim underwater the length of the West Hollywood pool. I swim wanting to feel desperate for an inhale. Wanting the felt sense of my heart about to burst. Wanting to hear the voices saying, “You’re not supposed to do this when your 61”

The thing about women at the West Hollywood swimming pool is that it is rare that any of them are under the age of 40. Because they lack make-up, they are not insipid with their beauty. Their swimsuit straps portend mystery. Most wear one-pieces, are lithe, and barely breasted with chests more flattened than most. Some women don’t. This is rare

Kat has a Roman nose. Barely breasted, she refuses to be a citadel to risk. Her large hands, firm touch, and broad shoulders bespeak a woman who once had dirt under her fingernails. Her one-piece is always indigo blue. Kat disdains extremes. She’d rather lean into the difference of things. Kat has a Roman nose.

She said to me before our first kiss, “It’s a world of “I don’t fucking know”. So just show up”

We settled on a time and never a day. As the French say, “The best part of an affair is the climbing of the stairs.” So, our assignations always come as a surprise. And if a lane is open, I’ll swim next to her. We pass each other well aware that unspoken desires yield nothing.

Nakedness will always spit into the face of fascism. When my Playboys were found hidden underneath my parent’s mattress, my mother predicted that one day I would go to prison. At that moment, I became a little liar. And, you know, it was fucked that I didn’t kiss Susie Spiekerman that summer evening when I was 19. You see, Susie was bouncy and had dimples the size of Cleveland. Susie was on the borderline of insipid and difference. I don’t know what became of Susie. I only remember the non-kiss. So, you see, I would rather not hoard suffering. I’d rather go where hate was a little less real. It’s unspoken between Kat and I that we would not become lawyers with our story. We’d act like the mammals we were meant to be. We’d enrich each other’s brain. Fuck each other to extremes to remind each other where our bodies ended and each other’s began. We’d paralyze Buddha to feel how life isn’t just about suffering. We’d rather ask each other “is today the day I die.” For we both knew that we would never be beginners again.

Kat lifts herself out of the water. As she walks towards the dressing rooms, she slips her thumbs under the wet spandex that covers her ass, pulls it further over her cheeks, and lets the elastic snap like a siren’s call. She closes the dressing room door behind her leaving it unlocked. I would make her wait often knowing she wouldn’t wait in preparation and risk startling different eyes.

I open the door. She sits naked on the toilet grinning like a Cheshire cat.

As I slip off my Speedo’s, she says to me,

“Darling, haven’t I told you to not walk in when I’m making water?”

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Check out this listing I just added to my Poshmark closet: Salt Life Women's Coastal Light Linen Pant in Olive.

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Summer Style on a Budget: Dresslily's Affordable and Fashionable Recommendations for Women!

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These are just a few of the many affordable and fashionable summer outfits available at Dresslily. Whether you're looking for a dress for a night out, a swimsuit for the beach, or anything in between, Dresslily has you covered. From Gothic to elegant, Dresslily offers a variety of styles for midsize women aged 25-45. Don't miss out on these great summer deals! And with global shipping, you can enjoy their stylish and affordable fashion no matter where you are in the world. So why wait? Head over to Dresslily today and start shopping!

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We’re massive fan-girl’s of Laura’s and she’s living proof you can make some incredible changes at any age.įemale Fitness Models Over 40 – How do they do it? But since then, she’s sculpted an incredible figure that a teenager would be lucky to possess. Laura started her fitness journey at a time that other’s would consider ‘too late’ (in her late 30’s). Hailing from Boca Raton in Florida (USA), Laura is the last female fitness model – but she’s just as inspiring as all of them. She’s a wonder woman, and you can be too. She turned 47 in 2017, but she looks around 10 years younger!Īs well as training rigorously in the gym she also looks after 2 children and spends time with her family.

An IFBB Pro Figure Competitor and female fitness model she’s proof that women over 40 can add lean mass to their figure and still look HOT. When it comes to lean muscle, Maggie wins it every-time. We’re big fans of Gina, and we also believe it’s never too late to get fit! 4. Right, so we’ve established that she’s a busy women.Īnyway, Gina has actually branded herself as “The New Forty” in an attempt to encourage others her age to start their fitness journeys. If there’s a girl that’s proud of her wisdom on this list, then it’s Gina Ostarly – a personal trainer, swimsuit model, and gym owner from Louisiana. Ulimately, Kim is proof that you don’t have to settle for the middle-aged spread! 3. Kim’s been on the cover of some big fitness publications such as Oxygen, ESPN – as well as placing highly in elite shows like the Ms. But you wouldn’t guess she was closer to her 50’s! It’s fair to say that Kim has more of a ‘cougar’ look. The second female fitness model on our list Kim is another woman that defies the laws of physics. In fact, we had to check her official profile to make sure she was actually over 40! Fair play to Jelena, I hope I look this good at her age… 2. Jelena gives all of us, females, hope she’s proof that if you keep yourself fit and healthy, you won’t look past your 20’s. Jelena AbbouĪlso known as Jelena Djordjevic, this Serbian figure competitor and female fitness model is our #1 choice.Īnd you can see why from her picture above!

Exercise for Female Fitness Models over 40.

Female Fitness Models Over 40 – How do they do it?.

other driver categories who may also be subject to the commercial vehicle standards as a result of certification requirements of the authorising body or as required by specific industry standards, for example, driving instructors and members of TruckSafe.

drivers subject to requirements for Basic or Advanced Fatigue Management under the National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme.

drivers carrying public passengers for hire or reward (bus drivers, taxi drivers, chauffeurs, drivers of hire cars and small buses, etc.).

drivers of ‘heavy vehicles’ – those holding or applying for a licence of class MR (medium rigid), HR (heavy rigid), HC (heavy combination) or MC (multiple combination).

The commercial standards should be applied to:

drivers applying for or holding a licence class C (car), R (motorcycle) or LR (light rigid) unless the driver is also applying for an authority to or is already authorised to use the vehicle for carrying public passengers for hire or reward or for carrying dangerous goods, or, in some jurisdictions, for a driving instructor.

The private standards should be applied to: The commercial vehicle driver standards are more stringent than the private standards and reflect the increased risk associated with motor vehicle crashes involving such vehicles (refer to section 4.2 Considerations for commercial vehicle licensing). A dangerous goods driver licence is required for transport of dangerous goods in an individual receptacle with a capacity greater than 500 litres or net mass greater than 500 kilograms. Generally, the commercial vehicle driver medical standards apply to drivers of heavy vehicles, public passenger vehicles or vehicles carrying dangerous goods. heavy vehicle) and the purpose for which the driver is authorised to drive (e.g.

The choice of which standards to apply when examining a patient for fitness to drive is guided by both the type of vehicle (e.g. This publication outlines two sets of medical standards for driver licensing or authorisation: private vehicle driver standards and commercial vehicle driver standards.

[headspace-hotel]

Rabbit hole of the day: why “I heard that a study said...” isn’t enough

One of my posts started circulating on TERF blogs, so I visited with the intent of blocking, and saw...this:

OKAY first off, just seeing this posted by someone who claims to be a feminist left me reeling. this is, practically word for word, the exact thing you’ll read on super-conservative Christian pages advocating for “modesty,” except with a different context.

The core arguments are literally identical: a woman wearing “revealing” clothing inherently makes her be perceived a sexual object, and therefore is bad, regardless of context or personal choice; furthermore, women who wear “revealing” clothing are obviously sexually objectifying themselves instead of choosing to wear that clothing because it is simply comfortable or because they like it.

The underlying reasoning is that a woman’s body is inherently sexually charged. It makes women having bodies the problem, and not the society that assigns meanings to what they do or don’t wear. We have been over how harmful that is.

(This follow up from the OP appeared in the notes):

However.

I decided to look up the study the post refers to.

Initially I couldn’t find a version of the study I could access, but I finally found a PDF version of the study after a little digging, posted to ResearchGate. (Weird, but ok.)

Tumblr won’t allow me to post a link, but I’m pretty sure this is the one.

As I read, it became far more apparent that the post’s comparison was totally inappropriate. The study measured women’s performance on math tasks after trying on either a swimsuit or a sweater in a dressing room and completing a questionnaire evaluating how the clothing made them feel about their bodies, and also analyzed if body shame could be connected to restricted eating. Its focus was NOT on sexual objectification, nor were the participants in the study being observed while in the dressing room at all.

It should be pretty fucking obvious that there’s no valid comparison between anxiety caused by privately trying on a swimsuit and... a woman choosing the clothing she likes and wearing it in public. There’s no way you can, in good faith, take this study as evidence that wearing leggings makes women feel more threatened in public.

The takeaway from this should be “the way our culture shames and criticizes women’s bodies is bad,” not “‘Revealing’ clothing is bad.” What the actual fuck.

And I am pretty sure that this is the study the OP was referring to, partly because a 2020 analysis of the literature on self-objectification found that it was the only study (of 3 it analyzed) including both men and women that found a significant difference in cognitive capability as a result of self-objectification between men and women. (And its sample size was insufficient.)

Here’s another, more comprehensive, and more recent study with a larger sample size that failed to replicate the 1998 study’s results in terms of the gender discrepancy (link to the abstract):

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15466604/

Tl;dr the “swimsuit condition” reduced everyone’s cognitive capability regardless of gender or ethnicity. The original study was comparing groups of around 40 men and 40 women, which is a pretty small sample size.

-_-

RIP

[coochiequeens]

Ladies we need to start aggressively calling out the lies TRAs use as justification to invade women’s spaces.

Following the banning of an 80-year-old woman from her local YMCA earlier this month for expressing discomfort with a biological male in the women’s restroom overseeing little girls changing out of their swimsuits the toilets, protests have been planned in Port Townsend, Washington against the city’s stance on the matter.

Amy Sousa, the event’s organizer, told The Post Millennial that she’s known Julie Jaman, the women at the center of the YMCA controversy, for about 10 years, and noted that Port Townsend is her hometown.

"So this time it’s personal," she said.

On Wednesday, the Port Townsend Council Culture And Society Committee will consider the language of a transgender proclamation issued by Mayor David J. Faber.

That proclamation will be up for public comment and consideration by the city council on August 15, where Sousa and at least 50 others plan to hold a press conference outside of the city hall in opposition to both the proclamation, as well as the city’s stance on the matter of Jaman being banned from her local YMCA pool.

Jaman, a resident of the city of about 40 years, was banned from the pool after she discovered a biological male by the name of Clementine Adams, a Mountain Valley Pool YMCA staff member, chaperoning a group of girls with a day camp to the bathroom.

Jaman asked Adams, "Do you have a penis?," which eventually devolved into Jaman being banned from the facility for not abiding to YMCA policies.

At the time, a manager at the YMCA told The Post Millennial that Jaman had not been banned for that event alone, but rather for "repeatedly violating the Olympic Peninsula YMCA code of conduct, specifically, using disrespectful words or gestures towards YMCA staff or others; and abusive, harassing and/or obscene language or gestures towards YMCA staff or others."

In the wake of the late July event, Faber issues a proclamation stating the city’s acceptance of transgender individuals, noting rates of suicide, poverty, and and contributions amongst the group of people.

"The Williams Institute at the UCLA School of Law study found that transgender people 16 and over are four times more likely to be crime victims than cisgender people," the proclamation read.

"The Williams Institute reports that 40 percent of transgender adults have attempted suicide inn their lifetimes and 30 percent of transgender youth have attempted suicide in the last year," it reads. This despite findings that reject and disprove that claim.

"Despite the many obstacles, transgender people have contributed greatly to art, culture, and science, including Lynn Conway who revolutionized microchip design and Wendy Carlos who won three Grammy awards," the proclamation added. Carlos underwent surgery in 1972, after presenting as a woman for 4 years, and composed the music for Tron. Conway worked at IBM in the 1960s and was released from that position due to transitioning.

This proclamation noted that "Washington state law protects the rights of transgender people to be free from discrimination and to enjoy all the privileges and protections granted to all people, including full enjoyment of public accommodations, employment, and participation in all aspects of civil life."

Overall, it states that "the City of Port Townsend values our transgender residents and visitors and urges all residents and visitors to be respectful, welcoming, and kind to everyone regardless of gender identity. I further proclaim that discrimination and prejudice, in any form, especially against transgender people, are unwelcome and have no place in the City of Port Townsend."

Speaking with The Post Millennial, Sousa said that her event will gather on the city hall’s steps shortly before the council considers the proclamation on August 15, where she said the microphone would be open for anyone to speak, and added that Jaman would be speaking at the event as well.

She said that people from all over the Seattle area will be coming to the event, including feminists as well as "women who wouldn't consider themselves feminists and men who don't consider themselves feminists, but who this issue deeply touches."

Sousa said that at the center of this is the issue of discrimination. She noted that the YMCA says they don’t discriminate based on things like age, sex, race, or gender identity, but wants to bring up to the city council that the YMCA is denying provisions and protections based the female sex .

Sousa said that she would be bringing the issue forward to the council as sex-based discrimination, "because if you deny women and girls provisions for our bodies, for our sex, that is a discrimination."

In response to Sousa airing these concerns with the proclamation on Twitter, Faber, who calls himself a social democrat on Twitter, said that "the transphobia have found me. Fuuuuuun."

"The mayor of Port Townsend doesn't seem to think my concerns deserve respectful consideration. I think women/girls deserve the sex based provisions that our foremothers battled for centuries to attain, privacy, safety, & dignity for our BODIES," Sousa wrote in response to Faber’s tweet. "Mayor's response: Zoopity boob."

"So this is a little ridiculous to me that this is how the mayor is choosing to respond to women and girls who have legitimate concerns. So he's, he's not taking these concerns with seriousness and the gravity that I think we are due," Sousa told The Post Millennial, who added that the mayor’s response is "juvenile."

In regards to the proclamation, Sousa said that she "can be respectful, welcoming and kind to anyone no matter what claims they make about themselves and their identity."

"That has no impact on my other claim, which is to have sex based rights and provisions around my body, you know, to have boundaries around my body as a woman and for girls," she added, noting that these two points are not "mutually exclusive."

“Sadly, 2021 has already seen at least 57 transgender or gender non-conforming people fatally shot or killed by other violent means. We say at least because too often these stories go unreported — or misreported. In previous years, the majority of these people were Black and Latinx transgender women.”

Versus

”While in France, the word femicide, or féminicide, is now used as a way of describing the epidemic of women killed by men in intimate settings, the term is barely understood outside of niche circles in the US. This, in spite of the fact that there are 10 times more women killed in this way in this country than in France (1,014 confirmed intimate acquaintance killings of women in the US in 2018 compared to 120 that same year in France). Adjusting for population size, the problem is twice as bad in the US than it is in France.

In Turkey, where so-called “honor killings” are reportedly still practiced, and where the murder of a 27-year-old woman by her ex-boyfriend last summer sparked globally-covered protests, the rate of women killed is also below that of the US. There, 474 women were killed in 2019, compared to 2,991 women in the same year here. Even accounting for the fact that the US is four times larger in population than Turkey, the proportion of femicides here remains distinctly larger.”

and versus this

There were more attacks based on race and sexual attraction then gender identity. And the graph would look different if they counted femicide has a hate crime

[supersnarky]

I just tried on swimsuits for the first time in 10 years and it wasn't as bad as I was expecting.

I have an honest question for men who are attracted to women over 40. I'm not looking for "don't worry, you're pretty" comments or any other ego-boosting, well-meaning replies. I'm normally at peace with the work-in-progress state of me and feel confident enough. I just need a reality check.

Are we supposed to do all we can to give the illusion that everything is as perky in a swimsuit as it was when we were, say, early 30s? There are things one can buy to assist with that. Or am I just being too self-conscious, and no man attracted in general to older women will give a hoot (see what I did there)?

I now return you to my regular nonsense.

[theelvenhaven]

General Asks about Elves

1. Elleth Fertility, Marriage

2. How would elves react to multiples in pregnancy?

Triplets I Octuplets

3. Would you need to sneak off from elves?

Elven Royalty

4. Would elves be offended if you were close or touching over your human friends?

Part 1 I Part 2

5. How would elves react to movies and their s/o acting in them?

General

6. How would elves feel about modern/tighter clothes?

Tighter Clothes I Swimsuits

7. Would random elves manhandle you?

Part 1 I Part 2

8. Elves reacting to hair dye and minor cosmetic surgery

9. Would elves be insecure about age?

10. Do elves use slang?

11. On Elves and Tattoos

Part 1  I  Part 2

12. Elves- Marriage, Separation, Divorce

Part 1  I  Part 2 I

13. Do Elves get mentally ill?

14. Elves- Physical and Sexual Attraction

Part 1 I Part 2

15. Being Human and with an Elven Royal

Producing Heirs I Teachings and Expectations

16. Peredhel’s Becoming Human

17. Elves and dentistry

18. Elves and Indian Spices

19. Elves and Hypersexualization

20. Would Elves like Modern Society?

21. Elven Pregnancy

22. How tall were the Eldar?

23. Would the Eldar like glasses? And my misreading of the question about glasses.

24. Would Elves wear a friendship bracelet if you made them one?

25. Do humans pregnant with a Peredhel have year long pregnancies?

26. Do elven women lose their strength during/after pregnancy?

27. Is sex marriage for elves? Is it cultural?

28. Do elves marry out of love or do they have arranged marriages?

29. Are elves faithful?

30. How would First Age elves reacted to skin changers and hobbits?

31. Elven Ear and Eye Sensitivity and Horror Movies and Death Metal

32. How long are Marchwardens out looking after their borders?

33. Elves reacting to hearing a neurodivergent persons thoughts?

34. Elves reacting to acrylic nails?

35. What Human activities would look easy but be hard for the elves?

36. Elves pushing boundaries before marriage?

37. Elves reactions to East Asian dragons

Part 1 I Part 2

38. Elves reacting to reborn elves getting therapy in the halls

39. Elves Checking Your Temperature

Part 1 I Part 2

40. Best and Worst Elves to Study With

41. Which elf would best defend you from false accusations?

42. Is Gwindor the only elf to have aged?

43. Age gaps between elves?

44. Elves and the 7 dead sins and heavenly virtues

45. Do Elves fall out of love with each other?

Part 1 I Part 2

46. Why wasn’t Ëarendil there to protect his family?

47. Who would be into a taller S/O?

48. Why is it called a Kinslaying?

Cirdan

1. How would Cirdan react to finally reaching Valinor?

2. Why doesn’t Círdan have children?

Geography

1. Is Beleriand Middle Earth?

2. Are Middle Earth and Beleriand different places?