Open Wounds

The Dorx skip the guest to discuss online drama du jour: so-called “allies” using language detransitioners don’t like. Nina asserts no one likes to be told how to speak; that there is some violence inherent to all surgery; that middle-aged women are forced into an unwanted mommy role; and all humans are capable of healing, no matter how disfigured or mutilated. Corinna says we can use plain instead of charged language, and implores “don’t be an ally, be a listener.” He argues calmly, rationally, and in good faith, before mentioning he recently doubled his dose of exogenous estrogen. Then he returns to Twitter to provoke everyone further for some reason. Links: GENDER WARS cards (temporarily out of stock, but on backorder): https://store.ninapaley.com/product/gender-wars-playing-cards/ India Willoughby's review: https://spinster.xyz/@ninapaley/posts/AVYdzaeaDtSPIcc07U Mary Harrington: https://reactionaryfeminist.com/feminism-against-progress/ Corinna provoking people on Twitter: https://twitter.com/heterodorx/status/1664351092535173120 https://twitter.com/heterodorx/status/1665547115236405248 https://twitter.com/heterodorx/status/1665549900258443265 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heterodorx/support