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Ana Valens


Ana Valens is a reporter specializing in online queer communities, marginalized identities, and adult content creation. She is a former Daily Dot staff writer. Her work has appeared at Vice, Vox, Truthout, Bitch Media, Kill Screen, Rolling Stone, and the Toast. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, and spends her free time developing queer adult games.

Grindr now offers HIV testing reminders.

Grindr unveils new feature reminding users to get tested for HIV

The app will remind users every three to six months.

On Mar 27, 2018 by Ana Valens

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MidBoss and GaymerX founder Matt Conn resigned amid sexual harassment allegations.

GaymerX and MidBoss CEO steps down amid sexual harassment allegations

Former employees claim he exploited inexperienced workers.

On Mar 27, 2018 by Ana Valens

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Stormy Daniels claims her alleged affair with Donald Trump isn't a #MeToo moment.

Stormy Daniels’ story isn’t just about Trump—it’s about women being silenced

Daniels' appearance on '60 Minutes' was a way of pushing back.

On Mar 26, 2018 by Ana Valens

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A PR agency rejected an applicant for being a woman.

Good grades prevent women from landing jobs after college, study finds

GPAs don't impact men, though.

On Mar 23, 2018 by Ana Valens

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Abilene Christian University's new controversial rule bans public-facing student employees from having gay relationships.

Christian university restricts student employees from gay dating

Married gay couples can't have sex, either.

On Mar 23, 2018 by Ana Valens

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As SESTA heads to the White House, Craigslist shut down its personals ads to avoid potential criminal charges under the new bill.

Craigslist shuts down its personals section, blaming ‘sex-trafficking’ bill

First Reddit, now Craigslist—which site will be next?

On Mar 23, 2018 by Ana Valens

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how to have a healthy relationship

Now is probably a good time to learn what a healthy relationship looks like

Not all relationships are toxic.

On Mar 23, 2018 by Ana Valens

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A new study suggests transgender women's quality of life improved after surgery.

Study: Trans women who had gender-affirming surgery had better ‘quality of life’

In other words, do what's best for you.

On Mar 22, 2018 by Ana Valens

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The HHS has reportedly removed information on queer women's health from one of its websites.

Report: Trump administration removed queer women’s health info from HHS website

A study fears the department has 'targeted' lesbians and bisexual women.

On Mar 22, 2018 by Ana Valens

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SESTA threatens sex workers' livelihoods, making the internet much less friendly to workers.

Controversial ‘sex-trafficking’ bill is passed—and sex workers are already feeling its impact

Reddit has already banned subreddits that sex workers turn to for help.

On Mar 22, 2018 by Ana Valens

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Gordon Giampietro was nominated by the Trump administration to serve as the U.S. District Court judge for the Eastern District of Wisconsin

Trump’s judicial pick under fire for racist, homophobic remarks

He called marriage equality 'an assault on nature.'

On Mar 21, 2018 by Ana Valens

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HUD Sec. Ben Carson thinks cis women will be uncomfortable sharing a homeless shelter with trans women.

Ben Carson’s makes transphobic comments amid a trans homelessness epidemic

The HUD secretary seems to be asking for another lawsuit.

On Mar 21, 2018 by Ana Valens

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An Amnesty International report claims Twitter has a human rights incentive to end sexual harassment on the service.

Twitter is ‘toxic’ for women, says Amnesty International

Victims report feeling stress, anxiety, and panic attacks.

On Mar 21, 2018 by Ana Valens

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Melania Trump met with tech giants today to talk about ending cyberbullying.

Melania Trump hosted a summit on cyberbullying—and the irony wrote itself

'I am well aware that people are skeptical of me discussing this topic.'

On Mar 20, 2018 by Ana Valens

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Trump supporters share the president's values, a new study finds.

Study reveals Trump supporters like conformity, ‘controlling others’

Personal values, not political beliefs, might have driven supporters to vote for Trump.

On Mar 19, 2018 by Ana Valens

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