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If I Stop Dieting, Will I Gain Weight?
One of the most common questions I get from prospective clients is this: “If I practice Health At Every Size, will I gain weight?” And here is the answer I pretty much always give: “I don’t know. But I do know you will FEEL much happier and more at peace with your body.” Maybe unsurprisingly, not everyone is too keen on my answer. So let’s talk about weight.
Read MoreHow to Tell People They Sound Racist
In this week’s video headline, Jay Smooth explains the two ways to approach calling someone out on their racist commentary. He demonstrates why one is effective, why the other derails conversation, and how to recognize the difference. He posits that there is a difference between saying, “you did something racist,” and “you are a racist,” and encourages you to stick to the first approach.
Read MoreWhat to Expect When You’re Expecting… And Gay
So you’re going to be a gay parent? Congratulations! Don’t worry. This isn’t going to be one of those typical posts that tells you to stock up on diapers and learn CPR. I wanted to write this post specifically for you, the expectant gay parent, because there’s a whole lot of important parenting stuff they’re not going to cover in those baby classes that applies directly to you.
Read More5 Reasons Why We Need to Ditch The Concept of Virginity For Good
Virginity. It’s something we all know of, something we’ve all talked about. It’s something we, as a culture, obsess over. The idea of your first penis-in-vagina sexual encounter being something significant and life altering (well, for women anyway) may seem like just a tradition, but it’s actually very problematic and even harmful. Here are five reasons why.
Read MorePut Out Internalized Racism: Why Solidarity Between People of Color Matters
When people of color internalize racism and become self-hating, they have made a mental link between worth and whiteness. When we strip ourselves of that lie, we can start to see ourselves as whole rather than deficient. And only when we see our wholeness and understand that we’re worth fighting for can we advance any movement that holds the best interests of people of color at heart.
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