Posts Tagged ‘LGBTQIA’
Why We Must Break the Silence on Femme Invisibility in the Queer Community
“I grew out my hair, started wearing makeup and jewelry – and became effectively invisible in the queer scene.” With comments like “you’re too pretty to be a lesbian” just as common within the community as outside of it, queer feminine women are struggling.
Read More3 Ways White Cis Gay Men Can Do Better for the LGBTQIA+ Movement
If you’re a white cis gay man, you know what it’s like to be marginalized. But you still have the most societal power in the LGBTQIA+ community, so here’s how you can use it to lift up the less privileged members of the community.
Read MoreStruggles You Only Discover in Your First Queer Relationship
“We call it lesbo-heckling.” Secrets, meeting new people, getting mistaken for siblings – can you relate to these experiences?
Read MoreWhat Romantic Relationships Are Like for Me as an Aromantic Person
A lot of people don’t realize how it feels to be in a romantic relationship when you don’t have romantic attraction. Here’s how this author struggled – and what changed to help them find happiness.
Read MoreI’m Queer and Disabled – Here’s How Marriage Has Made My Life Harder, Not Easier
While able LGBTQIA+ people rally for clerks like Kim Davis to do their jobs, queer disabled people are struggling. Here’s one painful story that shows why we need to include disability rights in the marriage equality fight.
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