My Sensual Journey into Japan’s $90 Million Fake Anime Boyfriend Market
Since the 90s, Japanese women have been playing otome (“maiden”) games, which allow the player to pursue virtual relationships with several virtual hunks. In the interest of journalism, I spent over $60 flirting with emotionally manipulative anime characters, and it fucking ruled.
‘He’s Not Done Killing Her’: Why So Many Trans Women Were Murdered in 2015
In the wake of extreme violence against transgender women in 2015, Broadly investigated the underlying cause of their deaths. We spoke to police, experts, and family and friends of the victims to find out who these young women were and why men are attempting to create a world where they don’t exist.
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What Happens When You Drink an Entire Bottle of Weed Lube
After suffering chronic yeast infections for years, I thought all-natural THC lubricant would be the answer to my prayers. Instead, it put me in the depths of a hell of my own making.
Not a Hit, Not Yet a Cult Classic: Shonda Rhimes on the Making of ‘Crossroads’
In interviews with Broadly, the women who wrote, directed, and produced “Crossroads” reflect on creating a small-budget film with Britney Spears—who, despite being one of the world’s biggest pop stars, only requested tuna Lunchables and edamame on set.
Can Virtual Sex Prevent Pedophiles from Harming Children in Real Life?
Unable or afraid to access resources like therapy and support groups, some pedophiles insist that virtual sex with child avatars helps them mitigate their desires. Professionals think it’s more complicated than that.
Hot for Hacker: Meet The Women Obsessed With Edward Snowden
Brief interviews with some of the women yearning to put the “blow” in “whistleblower.”
The American Nightmare: I Worked in Reality TV and Almost Lost My Soul
All the weird, sordid secrets I learned from three days of working as an associate producer on a reality show about the cutthroat, big-haired world of figure skating
What It’s Like to Be a ‘Trim Bitch’ on an Illegal Weed Farm
As a weed trimmer—a position almost always filled by women—I can earn $3000 a week. But the sexism and stigma on marijuana farms have always made me wonder if it’s worth it.
Is Justin Bieber Hotter Than Zayn Malik? We Asked a Facial Attractiveness Expert
Like wine, Zayn and Bieber just keep getting finer with age. We tried to compare their looks, but maybe two former teen stars are better than one…
Head over Hills: The Undying Love Story of Heidi and Spencer Pratt
In the mid-2000s, Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt gained widespread notoriety by playing the villains on ‘The Hills.’ After spending five months with the two, we quickly learned their love was never mere tabloid fodder—like all timeless and iconic couples, they are forever.
The Broadly Guide to Male Feminism
Male Feminist here, happy to explain our little cause.
My Life as an Abortion Provider in an Age of Terror
I used to think violence against abortion providers was an anomaly. Now I can’t help but wonder: Am I next?
Real Life Is Not Enough: On Choosing Virtual Reality over the Physical World
With the advent of virtual reality modules, immersion in the already addictive worlds of games is increasing at what many feel is an alarming rate. But millions of people around the world would happily trade their lives for their avatars’.
When a Woman Is Raped in Rural Alaska, Does Anyone Care?
When Jennifer moved to Alaska to teach in a rural village, she didn’t know the state has the highest rate of reported rape in the country. Then, men started banging on her door at night.
Your Boyfriend’s Ex-Girlfriend: The Worst Person Ever?
From Kim Kardashian’s Instagram to the dramatic house party you went to last weekend, exes are everywhere. We talked to women whose partners once dated other people about snooping, stalking, and “boxes of memories.”
