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Social media are immensely profitable websites and programs that are designed to capture time and attention of people across the globe. They enable people to talk to and influence each other 24/7, share information and content, and work together. Social media plays a big role in our daily lives including our relationships. Its near-omnipresence also affects our physical and mental health.

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My Brush With the Black Manosphere

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Black feminist queer writer Nicole Young explores how and why Black men have built their own misogynist community online.

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Menopause Movements and Menopause Capitalism

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The authors of "Hot Flash" discuss how menopause capitalism tries to profit from the growth of menopause awareness, selling dubious products that do not take our health needs seriously.

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How to Detect Menopause Misinformation

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Dr. Nanette Santoro provides tips for navigating online information (and misinformation) about menopause symptoms and treatments.

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What Is the Manosphere and Why Should We Care?

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UN Women explains what the manosphere is and how it harms us by leading to online harassment, damaging mental health, and contributing to extremist violence.

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Not Just a Joke: Understanding & Preventing Gender- & Sexuality-Based Bigotry in Young People

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This article provides a clear, useful overview of male supremacy and the manosphere, warning signs to look out for in young people, and strategies to build resilience.

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Birth Control Misinformation as Contraception Coercion

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Why are birth control influencers so appealing? How can medical providers rebuild trust with their patients? And how can we protect ourselves against the barrage of coercive misinformation on social media?

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Online Abuse 101

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This overview of online abuse defines tactics used by abusers and it addresses myths around online abuse as experienced by women.

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Why Black Women’s Disordered Eating Is Overlooked

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Therapist Alishia McCullough analyzes why disordered eating is severely under-diagnosed in people of color like herself.

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Online Stalking and Harassment of Trans People

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This handout, geared toward advocates and survivors, provides an overview of stalking and online harassment of trans people and communities.

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Measuring the Prevalence of Online Violence against Women

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Using clear infographics, this interactive report provides an overview of online violence and how it affects women across 86 countries.

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Lucia Ayiela on Digital Activism and Gender-Based Violence in the Horn of Africa

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How can digital activism push for change? What are the risks that come with speaking out online? Kenyan digital activist Lucia Ayiela talks about her work against gender-based violence.

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How Big Tech Censors Abortion Information (and what we can do about it): A Conversation with Erin Matson

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How does abortion information get censored online? Erin Matson discusses how censorship and misinformation campaigns and how they affect people seeking quality abortion care.