He Called It Desire. I Call It a Disease.

How men infected the world and blamed the bodies that bled

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You want to be respected?

Then earn it.

You want to be trusted?

Then be trustworthy.

You want to be seen as safe?

Then stop making women pay for your mistakes.

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Think of the last woman who trusted you.

Did you ever lie to her about being tested?

Did you ever ignore her discomfort?

Did you brush off the risk because you were horny, impatient, or too proud to admit you didn’t know?

That was the moment you made her pain more likely.

That was the moment you made her fear more real.

You tell yourself you’re not like other men.

But every time you stayed quiet,

every time you excused your friend,

every time you rolled your eyes when she said she felt off?