Oct
31
Millions of children and teens across the country will be dressing up tonight for Halloween. It’s a time for fantasy and pretend; for mini candy bars and haunted houses. But for promiscuity? For young girls? Let’s consider some of the more disturbing commercial costume options out there…
These ones are marketed for children:
Devil Grrrl Child
“This girly devil definitely has some fashion sense. Trendy fishnet and faux leather details turn a classic costume into the latest trend.”
Nurse Child
“A good nurse always takes care of her patients with TLC. Nurse Costume includes white satiny nurse dress, apron with red/white striped trim and matching hat.”
And these ones are marketed for teens:
You Sexy Witch
“Be the sexiest sorceress ever to boil eye of newt. This You Sexy Witch costume includes sexy lace up bodice dress with ruffle trim and sheer, gauzy sleeves and witch hat.”
Prisoner Teen Costume
“She’s serving time in the slammer for being so cute.”
Seriously, what is going on?
Oct
31
Abstinence education is certainly a hot issue these days. Our thoughts on the issue are in USA Today. What are yours?
Oct
19
Check out our guest blog today “On Providing Birth Control for Middle Schoolers” at huffingtonpost.com. School officials in Portland, ME made national news this week after voting to provide contraceptives, including birth control, to middle schoolers. We strongly support their decision. Read our blog to find out why.
Oct
18
It’s been a busy six weeks since Restless Virgins was published, but we’ve still been keeping up with the world around us. We’ve seen Superbad. We watch Gossip Girl, Tila Tequila, and pretty much every other related show on TV. We’ve read Girls Gone Mild and are keeping tabs on Roe v. Wade and Facebook’s new applications. Why? Because Restless Virgins - the book - was just the beginning.
We have so much on our mind about culture and sex, and lots to share with you. So, from now on, we’ll be blogging in this space. And we hope you’ll share your thoughts by posting comments.
We’re guest blogging, too! Our first blog appeared yesterday on www.misstropolis.com, so be sure to check it out.
Stay tuned for more…
Abigail and Marissa
Oct
4
Listen to Abigail on Manic Mommies.
Oct
4
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Oct
4
Your Morning
Oct
3
University of Pennsylvania Bookstore
3601 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-3895
Tel: 215.898.7595
Oct
2
Morning Coffee
Oct
2
We’re heading to Philadelphia this week to talk about RV! See here for more details about readings and here and here for details about radio and TV appearances.
Highlights
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