Maria Pawlowska calls out the hypocrisy in biologists’ defense of rape as natural.
About Maria Pawlowska
An Abortion Doctor Is My Hero
What makes a hero? Maria Pawlowska looks to the late Dr. George Tiller for some answers.
‘Saturday Night Fever’ and the Social Construct of Masculinity
Maria Pawlowska thinks more men should try to take after John Travolta’s character from the 70’s hit.
Fellating Burgers: Everything That’s Wrong With Advertising
Modern advertising manages to objectify women and take men for idiots all at once, Maria Pawlowska writes.
The Men of ‘How I Met Your Mother’
When it comes to combining comedy and the diversity of masculinity, Maria Pawlowska writes, not many do it better than Marshall, Ted, and Barney.
What’s in a Name: Vaginas, Clitorises, and Bravery
Maria Pawlowska asks how we can seriously discuss sex, gender, or equality when we can’t even say “vagina” aloud.
A Tale of Two Bellas: Sex, Violence, and Children’s Entertainment
Maria Pawlowska thinks we should have healthier movie characters for our children to learn from.
Bash Patriarchy, Not Men
Maria Pawlowska argues that all, including men, are victims of patriarchy.
Liking Penises Doesn’t Mean Envying Them
Any societal arguments for penis envy have dissolved in the 21st Century, Maria Pawlowska argues.
Why Is ‘White Male’ the Default?
Maria Pawlowska wonders why our language is dominated by a presumption of white maleness.
Hug It Out
Why is it called a “man hug” when two men put their arms around each other?
Women’s Issues Are Men’s Issues
Abortion? Yep, it’s a men’s issue, too.
The Sexual Double Standard and You
Maria Pawlowska unpacks the problems with the sexual double standard.
Prince Charming’s Bedroom Failures
Not even Mr. Perfect can make it work when he doesn’t know what his partner wants.