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Ten rape prevention tips:

1. Don’t put drugs in women’s drinks.

2. When you see a woman walking by herself, leave her alone.

3. If you pull over to help a woman whose car has broken down, remember not to rape her.

4. If you are in an elevator and a woman gets in, don’t rape her.

5. When you encounter a woman who is asleep, the safest course of action is to not rape her.

6. Never creep into a woman’s home through an unlocked door or window, or spring out at her from between parked cars, or rape her.

7. Remember, people go to the laundry room to do their laundry. Do not attempt to molest someone who is alone in a laundry room.

8. Use the Buddy System! If it is inconvenient for you to stop yourself from raping women, ask a trusted friend to accompany you at all times.

9. Carry a rape whistle. If you find that you are about to rape someone, blow the whistle until someone comes to stop you.

10. Don’t forget: Honesty is the best policy. When asking a woman out on a date, don’t pretend that you are interested in her as a person; tell her straight up that you expect to be raping her later. If you don’t communicate your intentions, the woman may take it as a sign that you do not plan to rape her.

 Leigh Hofheimer  (via exoticwild)

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douja: French artist Mademoiselle Maurice has hit the streets again, brightening up select urban areas with her thought-provoking colorful creations. Most recently, she introduced the city of Angers, France to the art of folding, covering staircases, walkways, schools, leisure centers, the side of buildings, and even a prison, with her signature rainbows of colorful origami.
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douja: French artist Mademoiselle Maurice has hit the streets again, brightening up select urban areas with her thought-provoking colorful creations. Most recently, she introduced the city of Angers, France to the art of folding, covering staircases, walkways, schools, leisure centers, the side of buildings, and even a prison, with her signature rainbows of colorful origami.
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douja: French artist Mademoiselle Maurice has hit the streets again, brightening up select urban areas with her thought-provoking colorful creations. Most recently, she introduced the city of Angers, France to the art of folding, covering staircases, walkways, schools, leisure centers, the side of buildings, and even a prison, with her signature rainbows of colorful origami.
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French artist Mademoiselle Maurice has hit the streets again, brightening up select urban areas with her thought-provoking colorful creations. Most recently, she introduced the city of Angers, France to the art of folding, covering staircases, walkways, schools, leisure centers, the side of buildings, and even a prison, with her signature rainbows of colorful origami.

Whether it’s suicide, Aids (a particularly maudlin Ed Harris performance in The Hours employs both), being beaten to death, state execution, getting shot, or getting raped and then shot, LGBT characters are just not allowed the happy endings that their straight counterparts enjoy. My personal favourite comes from A Single Man, in which Colin Firth simply drops dead for no reason. Presumably overwhelmed by sheer homosexuality, his heart can no longer keep beating. Beware, non-heterosexuals: Sudden Gay Death Syndrome can strike anywhere.
Why are gay characters at the top of Hollywood’s kill list? | Film | guardian.co.uk (via dduane)
curvymaven: Curvy Swim Growing up, I was never comfortable in my skin. I was 5’10 in 5th grade, towered over everyone, and felt awkward and embarrassed of my body. I’m sure many of you out there have felt the exact same way. Now that I’m older, many of my insecurities have gone away, but until recently I wouldn’t be caught dead in a bikini. Swimsuit shopping has always included me trying desperately to squeeze into the last size 14 one-piece that didn’t have some hideous Hawaiian pattern, or a skirt meant to camouflage my cellulite. Of course, this usually ended in heartbreak and too much emotional eating. This year however, I am happy to announce that there are more options for the fuller figure than ever before!! Not only did Gabi Gregg of Gabifresh create a line of “Fatkinis” for plus size fashionistas (found here), but a slew of other designers and stores are carrying fashion forward options for us bigger gals. Some of my favorite ones can be found online at Monif C, Rue 107, Forever 21+, and Modcloth. With all the cute new styles out this year, I decided to bite the bullet and jump into my own bikini (I’ve NEVER in my life worn one). I was nervous to put it on, but now that I have I’m never looking back. Swim season is too much fun to miss out on just because of body-shame or not having the right swimwear. I’m in love with this one that I found at Land’s End. What do you guys think? | Bikini-Land’s End | Sunglasses-Ray-Ban | All photos copyright Joy Lengel Photography
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curvymaven: Curvy Swim Growing up, I was never comfortable in my skin. I was 5’10 in 5th grade, towered over everyone, and felt awkward and embarrassed of my body. I’m sure many of you out there have felt the exact same way. Now that I’m older, many of my insecurities have gone away, but until recently I wouldn’t be caught dead in a bikini. Swimsuit shopping has always included me trying desperately to squeeze into the last size 14 one-piece that didn’t have some hideous Hawaiian pattern, or a skirt meant to camouflage my cellulite. Of course, this usually ended in heartbreak and too much emotional eating. This year however, I am happy to announce that there are more options for the fuller figure than ever before!! Not only did Gabi Gregg of Gabifresh create a line of “Fatkinis” for plus size fashionistas (found here), but a slew of other designers and stores are carrying fashion forward options for us bigger gals. Some of my favorite ones can be found online at Monif C, Rue 107, Forever 21+, and Modcloth. With all the cute new styles out this year, I decided to bite the bullet and jump into my own bikini (I’ve NEVER in my life worn one). I was nervous to put it on, but now that I have I’m never looking back. Swim season is too much fun to miss out on just because of body-shame or not having the right swimwear. I’m in love with this one that I found at Land’s End. What do you guys think? | Bikini-Land’s End | Sunglasses-Ray-Ban | All photos copyright Joy Lengel Photography
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curvymaven: Curvy Swim Growing up, I was never comfortable in my skin. I was 5’10 in 5th grade, towered over everyone, and felt awkward and embarrassed of my body. I’m sure many of you out there have felt the exact same way. Now that I’m older, many of my insecurities have gone away, but until recently I wouldn’t be caught dead in a bikini. Swimsuit shopping has always included me trying desperately to squeeze into the last size 14 one-piece that didn’t have some hideous Hawaiian pattern, or a skirt meant to camouflage my cellulite. Of course, this usually ended in heartbreak and too much emotional eating. This year however, I am happy to announce that there are more options for the fuller figure than ever before!! Not only did Gabi Gregg of Gabifresh create a line of “Fatkinis” for plus size fashionistas (found here), but a slew of other designers and stores are carrying fashion forward options for us bigger gals. Some of my favorite ones can be found online at Monif C, Rue 107, Forever 21+, and Modcloth. With all the cute new styles out this year, I decided to bite the bullet and jump into my own bikini (I’ve NEVER in my life worn one). I was nervous to put it on, but now that I have I’m never looking back. Swim season is too much fun to miss out on just because of body-shame or not having the right swimwear. I’m in love with this one that I found at Land’s End. What do you guys think? | Bikini-Land’s End | Sunglasses-Ray-Ban | All photos copyright Joy Lengel Photography
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curvymaven: Curvy Swim Growing up, I was never comfortable in my skin. I was 5’10 in 5th grade, towered over everyone, and felt awkward and embarrassed of my body. I’m sure many of you out there have felt the exact same way. Now that I’m older, many of my insecurities have gone away, but until recently I wouldn’t be caught dead in a bikini. Swimsuit shopping has always included me trying desperately to squeeze into the last size 14 one-piece that didn’t have some hideous Hawaiian pattern, or a skirt meant to camouflage my cellulite. Of course, this usually ended in heartbreak and too much emotional eating. This year however, I am happy to announce that there are more options for the fuller figure than ever before!! Not only did Gabi Gregg of Gabifresh create a line of “Fatkinis” for plus size fashionistas (found here), but a slew of other designers and stores are carrying fashion forward options for us bigger gals. Some of my favorite ones can be found online at Monif C, Rue 107, Forever 21+, and Modcloth. With all the cute new styles out this year, I decided to bite the bullet and jump into my own bikini (I’ve NEVER in my life worn one). I was nervous to put it on, but now that I have I’m never looking back. Swim season is too much fun to miss out on just because of body-shame or not having the right swimwear. I’m in love with this one that I found at Land’s End. What do you guys think? | Bikini-Land’s End | Sunglasses-Ray-Ban | All photos copyright Joy Lengel Photography
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curvymaven: Curvy Swim Growing up, I was never comfortable in my skin. I was 5’10 in 5th grade, towered over everyone, and felt awkward and embarrassed of my body. I’m sure many of you out there have felt the exact same way. Now that I’m older, many of my insecurities have gone away, but until recently I wouldn’t be caught dead in a bikini. Swimsuit shopping has always included me trying desperately to squeeze into the last size 14 one-piece that didn’t have some hideous Hawaiian pattern, or a skirt meant to camouflage my cellulite. Of course, this usually ended in heartbreak and too much emotional eating. This year however, I am happy to announce that there are more options for the fuller figure than ever before!! Not only did Gabi Gregg of Gabifresh create a line of “Fatkinis” for plus size fashionistas (found here), but a slew of other designers and stores are carrying fashion forward options for us bigger gals. Some of my favorite ones can be found online at Monif C, Rue 107, Forever 21+, and Modcloth. With all the cute new styles out this year, I decided to bite the bullet and jump into my own bikini (I’ve NEVER in my life worn one). I was nervous to put it on, but now that I have I’m never looking back. Swim season is too much fun to miss out on just because of body-shame or not having the right swimwear. I’m in love with this one that I found at Land’s End. What do you guys think? | Bikini-Land’s End | Sunglasses-Ray-Ban | All photos copyright Joy Lengel Photography
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curvymaven: Curvy Swim Growing up, I was never comfortable in my skin. I was 5’10 in 5th grade, towered over everyone, and felt awkward and embarrassed of my body. I’m sure many of you out there have felt the exact same way. Now that I’m older, many of my insecurities have gone away, but until recently I wouldn’t be caught dead in a bikini. Swimsuit shopping has always included me trying desperately to squeeze into the last size 14 one-piece that didn’t have some hideous Hawaiian pattern, or a skirt meant to camouflage my cellulite. Of course, this usually ended in heartbreak and too much emotional eating. This year however, I am happy to announce that there are more options for the fuller figure than ever before!! Not only did Gabi Gregg of Gabifresh create a line of “Fatkinis” for plus size fashionistas (found here), but a slew of other designers and stores are carrying fashion forward options for us bigger gals. Some of my favorite ones can be found online at Monif C, Rue 107, Forever 21+, and Modcloth. With all the cute new styles out this year, I decided to bite the bullet and jump into my own bikini (I’ve NEVER in my life worn one). I was nervous to put it on, but now that I have I’m never looking back. Swim season is too much fun to miss out on just because of body-shame or not having the right swimwear. I’m in love with this one that I found at Land’s End. What do you guys think? | Bikini-Land’s End | Sunglasses-Ray-Ban | All photos copyright Joy Lengel Photography
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curvymaven: Curvy Swim Growing up, I was never comfortable in my skin. I was 5’10 in 5th grade, towered over everyone, and felt awkward and embarrassed of my body. I’m sure many of you out there have felt the exact same way. Now that I’m older, many of my insecurities have gone away, but until recently I wouldn’t be caught dead in a bikini. Swimsuit shopping has always included me trying desperately to squeeze into the last size 14 one-piece that didn’t have some hideous Hawaiian pattern, or a skirt meant to camouflage my cellulite. Of course, this usually ended in heartbreak and too much emotional eating. This year however, I am happy to announce that there are more options for the fuller figure than ever before!! Not only did Gabi Gregg of Gabifresh create a line of “Fatkinis” for plus size fashionistas (found here), but a slew of other designers and stores are carrying fashion forward options for us bigger gals. Some of my favorite ones can be found online at Monif C, Rue 107, Forever 21+, and Modcloth. With all the cute new styles out this year, I decided to bite the bullet and jump into my own bikini (I’ve NEVER in my life worn one). I was nervous to put it on, but now that I have I’m never looking back. Swim season is too much fun to miss out on just because of body-shame or not having the right swimwear. I’m in love with this one that I found at Land’s End. What do you guys think? | Bikini-Land’s End | Sunglasses-Ray-Ban | All photos copyright Joy Lengel Photography
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curvymaven: Curvy Swim Growing up, I was never comfortable in my skin. I was 5’10 in 5th grade, towered over everyone, and felt awkward and embarrassed of my body. I’m sure many of you out there have felt the exact same way. Now that I’m older, many of my insecurities have gone away, but until recently I wouldn’t be caught dead in a bikini. Swimsuit shopping has always included me trying desperately to squeeze into the last size 14 one-piece that didn’t have some hideous Hawaiian pattern, or a skirt meant to camouflage my cellulite. Of course, this usually ended in heartbreak and too much emotional eating. This year however, I am happy to announce that there are more options for the fuller figure than ever before!! Not only did Gabi Gregg of Gabifresh create a line of “Fatkinis” for plus size fashionistas (found here), but a slew of other designers and stores are carrying fashion forward options for us bigger gals. Some of my favorite ones can be found online at Monif C, Rue 107, Forever 21+, and Modcloth. With all the cute new styles out this year, I decided to bite the bullet and jump into my own bikini (I’ve NEVER in my life worn one). I was nervous to put it on, but now that I have I’m never looking back. Swim season is too much fun to miss out on just because of body-shame or not having the right swimwear. I’m in love with this one that I found at Land’s End. What do you guys think? | Bikini-Land’s End | Sunglasses-Ray-Ban | All photos copyright Joy Lengel Photography
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curvymaven:

Curvy Swim

Growing up, I was never comfortable in my skin. I was 5’10 in 5th grade, towered over everyone, and felt awkward and embarrassed of my body. I’m sure many of you out there have felt the exact same way. Now that I’m older, many of my insecurities have gone away, but until recently I wouldn’t be caught dead in a bikini. Swimsuit shopping has always included me trying desperately to squeeze into the last size 14 one-piece that didn’t have some hideous Hawaiian pattern, or a skirt meant to camouflage my cellulite. Of course, this usually ended in heartbreak and too much emotional eating.

This year however, I am happy to announce that there are more options for the fuller figure than ever before!! Not only did Gabi Gregg of Gabifresh create a line of “Fatkinis” for plus size fashionistas (found here), but a slew of other designers and stores are carrying fashion forward options for us bigger gals. Some of my favorite ones can be found online at Monif C, Rue 107, Forever 21+, and Modcloth.

With all the cute new styles out this year, I decided to bite the bullet and jump into my own bikini (I’ve NEVER in my life worn one). I was nervous to put it on, but now that I have I’m never looking back. Swim season is too much fun to miss out on just because of body-shame or not having the right swimwear. I’m in love with this one that I found at Land’s End. What do you guys think?

| Bikini-Land’s End | Sunglasses-Ray-Ban |

All photos copyright Joy Lengel Photography

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