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more about #badadvice more comments → redqueenmeg: Dear God, this is so sad. I went to plenty of frat parties in college, and I drank beer there, and I went to guys' rooms to talk--really! that's all... more » BoxMeowBox: Something similar happened to me in the 70s... when 'no' didn't work, a heavy blunt made my point for me. It was a really sad, scary experience -- e... more » 5ft of fury: Oh for the fuck of shit. I'm so fucking tired of this crap. Look, if you don't know how to respond to a friend, family member, co-worker, person who a... more » ILiketheWord'Pugilist': In northern British Columbia there is a stretch of highway where women go missing, mostly aboriginal woman who historically walk where they need to g... more » pixie: This brilliant poster countered a Malaysian "modesty" campaign designed to control women instead of confront male violence: [www.peaceworkmagazine.org] more » Ginmar Rienne: One thing that's incredibly annoying is when people tut tut and go, "Well, I'm not saying it to this victim, I'm saying it for all the people reading.... more » VeronicaPeriphetes: Wow. I'm 43 fucking years old and we are still having the same discussion we were having back when I was in college. "One day, in the not-so-distant u... more » greeneyedfem: I'm quoting Melissa from Shakesville here, because she says it better than anyone: "Here's the thing about rapists: They rape people. They rape peopl... more » george.dawson: So sad, a man feels like he must rape at the first opportunity. The man can't just recline and be comfortable with that. Something in our culture, som... more » MakeMeSmile: So apparently, the key to never getting raped is to never go to frat parties in college and never sip alcohol. This is about as ridiculous as advisin... more » Ginmar Rienne: Uh, guys? You do realize that when you say that frat houses and frat boys are likely to rape that what you're saying is, in effect, that you should ju... more » clevernamehere: This woman needs to lose her column. This isn't edgy advice- this is downright dangerous. Involve the guy in the counseling? Is she crazy? This is... more » FatterKitty: Fatter Kitty here, with two suggestions: 1. Yo Jezebellians!! PUT YOUR COMMENTS ON THE TRIB'S WEBSITE. Make this misinformed badvice-giver take notic... more » whynotshesaid: There really ought to be a licensing program for advice columnists, because right now, it seems like any asshole with a pithy phrase or two and no com... more » lilabudo1: Guess it's time to go over the rules again: Sexual Assault Prevention Tips Guaranteed to Work! 1. Don’t put drugs in people’s drinks in order ... more » -
#badadvice
Ask Amy To Rape Victim: "First, You Were A Victim Of Your Own Awful Judgment"
In her latest column, advice columnist Amy Dickinson says she hopes a letter from one of her readers "will be posted on college bulletin boards everywhere." After reading Dickinson's advice for said reader, I sincerely hope this isn't the case. More » -
#sexed
Sex-Ed Site Teaches College Women Perils Of Drinking, Sex, Education
Jessica from Feministing has dug up what is possibly the worst sex-education website ever. Titled "Sense and Sexuality," the pink-and-flowery page is a mess of misinformation, misleading "facts," and a giant, heaping dose of shame. More » -
#trainthis
Cosmo Still Pushing The Ol' "Train Your Boyfriend" Bit
Oh, Cosmopolitan magazine. Nothing says "healthy relationships" quite like an article dedicated to teaching women to "train" their boyfriends by applying animal training techniques, as treating them like human beings would be totally absurd, no? More » -
#badadvice
Obama Advisor Axelrod Tickles His Own Dog Bone
"I was only called in for the final three, and one was Miss California." -Obama advisor David Axelrod on whether he was asked which dog the Obamas should have chosen. [Politico] -
#badadvice
How To Ace A First Date: Act Like A Housewife, Memorize Obama's Cabinet
MSN UK has some advice for all you single ladies on how to act on a first date. Surprise: it's pretty ridiculous. More » -
#teachyourchildrenwell
Saying "I Love You" Isn't A Competition
Wendy Atterbury at The Frisky, where Jezebel is best known for "caterwauling about the patriarchy," has some advice for her daughter (and you). Emotional courage is best reserved for men. -
#listicles
"Signs He's About To Propose" Also Signs He's An Adult (Or Gay)
This Seven Signs He's About To Propose story from the folks at The Knot story is so incredibly dumb. -

