Shawn Binder

Inside the Subreddit /r/RedPillWomen, the Community for Female Men's Rights Activists
By Shawn Binder
"We don't not stand for women," Rachel*, 32, told Mic. "We stand for reclaiming the femininity in culture that has been lost." Over the phone, Rachel's voice sounded sharp with aggression. It sounded as if she had defended this position many times…
Straight People Are Going on Grindr to Make Gay Best Friends
By Shawn Binder
"This is embarrassing," Elizabeth*, 26, told Mic over the phone, her voice shaking. She was talking about how she discovered her boyfriend was cheating on her after she found a dick pic on his phone.  To hear Elizabeth tell it, her boyfriend had…
What Happens When Your Partner Controls Your Wallet — And Your Life
By Shawn Binder
Sandra*, 29, was standing in line at Target the first time she truly began to understand that she was in trouble. Piled in front of her were diapers for her four-month old daughter, a can of soup, and various cleaning products. She had decided to…
Why Snapchat Might Not Be Awesome For Your Relationship
By Shawn Binder
Robin*, 24, and her boyfriend were having pizza before a concert when all of a sudden, her phone pinged. It was a notification from Snapchat, alerting her that she had received a snap. It was an image from her ex-boyfriend, his abs plastered on her…