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Here’s another example of one of those offhand remarks people make (sometimes it’s unintentionally mean or meant to be funny) not realizing the weight or impact of what they’re saying. So here’s a friendly reminder about using sexuality to negatively describe someone or something. (Spoiler alert: Don’t do it.)

Franchesca Ramsey

Jul 28, 2014

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