by Andrew Smiler | Nov 5, 2016 | Romantic Relationships, Sexuality
It’s been a newsworthy year for male sexuality. Donald Trump’s claims that he can grab women by their genitals are most recent, but we’ve also had rape allegations against a variety of performers, from Bill Cosby to Nat Turner. The summer included Brock Turner raping...
by Andrew Smiler | Apr 16, 2016 | Gender Roles, Parenting, Romantic Relationships, Social Justice
Unload the truck, unload the truck. Day after day after day, truck after truck after truck. 40 hours a week. Medical benefits? Yeah, right. But you’ve been here for 6 months now, so you’ve at least got a few sick and vacation days. Or maybe it’s some other inglorious...
by Andrew Smiler | Apr 4, 2016 | Gender Roles, Parenting, Romantic Relationships, Social Justice
It wasn’t supposed to be like this. Now you’re a cliché, a stereotype. The 19 year old dad who isn’t there for his baby girl. The guy who is only as helpful as his last paycheck. It’s not what you wanted for your life, but it’s exactly where you are. At least you’ve...
by Andrew Smiler | Apr 1, 2016 | Sexuality, Social Justice, Violence
This we know for sure: actor Shia LaBeouf completed a piece of performance art at a Los Angeles gallery for five days in February 2014. Audience members became participants. He told audience members they could each sit alone with him in a private room; he would remain...
by Andrew Smiler | Mar 30, 2016 | Gender Roles
It’s gift-giving time again. If you’re buying a gift for your dad, that special man in your life, or even a guy who’s a friend (but not that kind of friend), you may find yourself struggling to figure out what to get him, especially at the last minute. Considering a...
