Everyone!!!  There is this project that launched today called the The Cathartist and I can't express how important this project is to everyone and to me.  This is a perfect example of how individuals change the discourse of a culture.  There is way to much sexual abuse and violence going on and in order to take a firm stance against it, in a way that is constructive, informal, but poweful, two brilliant #dynasty members (Navila and Julie) got together and created this site.  This is not just for women, so don't be sexist.  If you are related to any women (and you know you are, because you at the very least have/had a mom), and if you are an intellectual, you should be adding to the discussion through this venue.  The current culture on sexual abuse and violence can curbed, and it begins by creating a space for victims or loved ones of victims to share their stories, thoughts, ideas, and solutions.  There is no need for silence and taboo, it only keeps our society from progressing.   Like them on Facebook as well!
 
 
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The Japanese-British designer called Sputniko! wears her “Menstruation Machine.” The belt lets men experience menstruation: It uses shocks to cause cramping and dispenses real blood, or red paint, down the inside of their legs.

Photo: Rai Royal

shoutout to julie for the find, she needs to get a blog.

 
 

For those of you familiar with my other project, the #dynasty, there are two new posts up that yall maybe interested in:

1.  Pork and the point of a symbol?
2. How do we understand religious gendered issues?

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