Friends,
I'm frustrated and disgusted, and after reading this, you will be too.
Yesterday's headline story on TeenVogue.com read: "Having Sex When You Fat: Tips on Positions, Props and Preparations." This article is an irresponsible and incomprehensible attempt to sexualize and exploit the minds of its young teen and tween readers during what should be a protected period of innocence.
Written by "certified sex educator" Elle Chase, the guide provides teens with "tips on how to have the best sex possible, and how you can feel powerful doing it." Next described are ways to "get prepared" for penetrative or anal sex, the use sex toys and props, the benefits of masturbation, followed by multiple detailed descriptions on different positions to try.
Interspersed throughout the article are links to "safer sex" including "How to Have Safer Sex If You're Queer," Planned Parenthood's contraception options including "the morning after pill," and links to dozens of other sex-related articles for its young readers on TeenVogue.com.