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Everything I love, I will devour.
I drink too much, I fall in love too fast, and I talk a lot of shit about Broadway actors.
~ Friday, May 25 ~
~ Monday, March 19 ~
![I just… I need a minute.
[TW: rape]
I don’t even know where to start with this, but I’ll try…
First of all, what rape comparisons are pro-lifers complaining about not being able to use? If you ask me, a rape comparison is inappropriate at any time, in any way. Comparing something that isn’t rape to rape is insensitive, and just shows that you know absolutely nothing about how traumatizing rape actually is.
However, this ultrasound the graphic is referring to, IS RAPE. It’s not a rape comparison, it. is. rape. I haven’t been on here to blog about this particular bill but I don’t support it. A transvaginal ultrasound without consent is rape. Plain and simple. I don’t see what’s hard to understand about this. When the government is requiring women to have something inserted in their vagina that they didn’t consent to being there it. is. rape.
Don’t believe me? Ask the FBI: rape is “penetration, no matter how slight, of the vagina or anus with any body part or object, or oral penetration by a sex organ of another person, without the consent of the victim.”
Now, what exactly were you going to “compare” to something as horrific and traumatizing as rape? Does it fit in the category defined by the FBI? Then stop comparing it to rape. To do so is to minimize the experience of a rape victim and say that you somehow know better how to define his/her experience and the things that are somehow “similar” than she/he does.
This is why I feel a need to distance myself from the pro-life movement on here a bit. We’ve got people saying that doctors have an obligation to lie to patients if they are going to get an abortion, and people whining that they can’t compare abortion to rape.](http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m146cxkfqb1rrfunlo1_400.png)
I just… I need a minute.
[TW: rape]
I don’t even know where to start with this, but I’ll try…
First of all, what rape comparisons are pro-lifers complaining about not being able to use? If you ask me, a rape comparison is inappropriate at any time, in any way. Comparing something that isn’t rape to rape is insensitive, and just shows that you know absolutely nothing about how traumatizing rape actually is.
However, this ultrasound the graphic is referring to, IS RAPE. It’s not a rape comparison, it. is. rape. I haven’t been on here to blog about this particular bill but I don’t support it. A transvaginal ultrasound without consent is rape. Plain and simple. I don’t see what’s hard to understand about this. When the government is requiring women to have something inserted in their vagina that they didn’t consent to being there it. is. rape.
Don’t believe me? Ask the FBI: rape is “penetration, no matter how slight, of the vagina or anus with any body part or object, or oral penetration by a sex organ of another person, without the consent of the victim.”
Now, what exactly were you going to “compare” to something as horrific and traumatizing as rape? Does it fit in the category defined by the FBI? Then stop comparing it to rape. To do so is to minimize the experience of a rape victim and say that you somehow know better how to define his/her experience and the things that are somehow “similar” than she/he does.
This is why I feel a need to distance myself from the pro-life movement on here a bit. We’ve got people saying that doctors have an obligation to lie to patients if they are going to get an abortion, and people whining that they can’t compare abortion to rape.
(Source: prolifeproblems)
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~ Wednesday, March 14 ~
Just for the record…
It is never, ever, EVER ethical for a doctor to lie to a patient about her* pregnancy. No matter what. End of story.
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~ Saturday, March 3 ~
Birth Control Master Post.
I got a attacked a few weeks ago for saying that hormonal birth control prevents implantation by changing the lining of the uterus, preventing pregnancy, not conception. This included the anonymous attacker telling me to take an anatomy/physiology class. While I agree that anatomy classes are great sources of information on the human body, I still think that person was confused.
Hormonal birth control does contain synthetic estrogen which works to prevent conception by making sure a new egg is not released, however, it also contains synthetic progesterone which works to prevent implantation of a fertilized egg should the first hormone (estrogen) fail and conception occur.
Don’t believe me? Maybe you’ll believe Rachel Maddow:
I digress, the person did criticize me for using youtube videos (I thought it would be easier than reading an article! Oops!), so will you listen to Planned Parenthood?
“The hormones also thin the lining of the uterus. In theory, this could prevent pregnancy by keeping a fertilized egg from attaching to the uterus.” (Source)
WebMD?
Hormonal contraceptives (the pill, the patch, and the vaginal ring) all contain a small amount of synthetic estrogen and progestin hormones. These hormones work to inhibit the body’s natural cyclical hormones to prevent pregnancy. Pregnancy is prevented by a combination of factors. The hormonal contraceptive usually stops the body from releasing an egg from the ovary. Hormonal contraceptives also change the cervical mucus to make it difficult for the sperm to find an egg. Hormonal contraceptives can also prevent pregnancy by making the lining of the womb inhospitable for implantation. (Source)
Go Ask Alice?
“Meanwhile, synthetic progestin works to:
Stop the pituitary gland from producing LH in order to prevent egg release
Make the uterine lining inhospitable to a fertilized egg
Partially limit the sperm’s ability to fertilize the egg
Thicken the cervical mucus to hinder sperm movement (although this effect may not be key to preventing pregnancy)” (Source)
Still don’t believe me? The Association of Reproductive Health Professionals talks about all different kinds of birth control!
Injectable Contraception: Hormone changes lining of the uterus so that pregnancy cannot occur.
IUD: Hormone changes lining of the uterus so that pregnancy cannot occur.
The Pill, transdermal patch, vaginal ring: Prevent the release of LH and FSH (which allow eggs to grow and release, but also thicken the uterine wall, making it hospitable to a fertilized egg)
All forms of hormonal contraception reduce the risk of pregnancy by preventing ovulation. Some forms of hormonal contraception also change the lining of the uterus so that pregnancy cannot occur.
(Source)
So, everyone, I hope we all fully understand how contraception works now and can make fully informed decisions.
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~ Sunday, February 12 ~
Pregnancy Centers at a glance!
There’s a lot of misinformation flying around about pregnancy centers so here’s the truth about (most of) them.
Most of this is, literally, read off of training handouts Ansley received from the CPC she volunteers at.
And with that, I bid you farewell again. You are all lovely. <3
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~ Friday, February 10 ~
Morton Hears the Womb!
“They are still people, although very small.”
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Proof that kids are smarter than adults.
- Me: So, there's a department in the government that's issued a rule that says that Catholic hospitals and universities have to provide services that can kill a baby.
- Student 1: What?! That be crazy.
- Student 2: Wait, so the government made this rule, and Obama's OK wit' it?
- Me: Yeah.
- Student 2: He be trippin. That's disappointing.
- Student 1: They ain't got no business doing that. That be like someone comin' into yo house, tellin' you how to run yo life.
- Student 3: I'm sorry, I just don't get it. So you get pregnant, righ?
- Me: You're aski — Yeah, OK. Right.
- Student 3: Mmmk. You be pregnant. and ya don't wantcha baby, right?
- Me: Right.
- Student 3: THEN WHY AIN'T YOU BE GIVIN' UP THAT BABY FOR ADOPTION CAUSE THERE BE PLENTY OF PEOPLE THAT CAN'T BE HAVING BABIES THAT WOULD TAKE REAL GOOD CARE OF IT! I'm sorry, Mr. Faas, but I just don't understand.
- Me: Your argument makes perfect sense.
- Student 1: You don't seem angry about this, Mr. Faas. This is making me angry. Can we like, protest or something?
- Me: Yes. Go nuts.
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~ Thursday, February 9 ~
Anonymous asked: I was pro choice until I started following your blog.
Oh. my. gosh. That is is the best thing I’ve ever read.
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Succinct summary of Personhood by Abort73.
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~ Wednesday, February 8 ~
Posts that have made me click the 
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My screen names from last night's TinyChat:
whenkimwalkerlaughs
burnthemessage
robbell5ever
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newyorktopaloalto asked: UM SO TOMMY IS EXACTLY LIKE DAVID. I ALSO LOVE THIS SHOW MORE THAN ANYTHING ELSE. I'M JUST SO EXCITED. UGH.
YES! HE IS LIKE DAVID BUT WITH A GUN.
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