Posts by Shae Collins
7 Sex Myths I Had to Unlearn When I Realized I Was Asexual
Realizing you’re aseuxal is super confusing with these myths floating around. Let’s debunk them to build a healthier view of sex for everyone.
Read MoreWhy White People Saying the N-Word Isn’t the Same as Black People Saying ‘Cracker’
Is it just an unfair double standard of who “gets to say racial slurs?” Nope – here’s what you need to know about the difference between the n-word and “cracker.”
Read MoreYou Found Out Your Partner’s Asexual – Now What? 5 Relationship Tips for You
“How does that work, exactly?” She gets this question often as someone who’s asexual in a relationship with someone who isn’t. Here are some great answers.
Read MoreHow Stereotypes About Being ‘Black Enough’ Hurt Me – And How I Healed
#1: “I isolated myself from people who’d already embraced me.” Do you know how the pressure to be “black enough” relates to internalized racism?
Read MoreLet’s Stop Pretending White People Can Be Objective on Racial Issues
If you think white people can have an unbiased view on racism, just consider the way language is used in point #3 here – and what to aim for instead of illusive objectivity.
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