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I never really used to give much thought to the idea that society needs positive cultural images of minorities until I came to embrace my Hispanic heritage and come out of the closet. When I finally did, it raised the question: Where the hell are the transgender Latinas? Is it true that there really aren’t very many Latina/Hispanic trans women in this country?

Does this description of “cross orientation” apply to your attractions? Find out what it means when your sexual, romantic, and other orientations don’t match.

The idea of a space where justice is a priority is amazing. So, when Muslim women like myself enter feminist or social justice-oriented spaces, it is often our hope that these spaces will be amazing. But does it actually pan out that way? I, for one, have had difficulty finding spaces where I’m not forced…

“How can you wear makeup and still be feminist?” If you’ve asked this question, you might be actually be the one with some anti-feminist views – so let’s clear this up.

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Believing that feminism should address only sexism, some feminists are hesitant to include working to end racism when working to end patriarchy. But if we want to end sexism and support all women, we absolutely must include anti-racism work into our feminism. If you’ve ever wondered what racial justice conversations have to do with feminism, here are your answers.

Do you believe your communities are safe and welcoming for all? This comic shows some of the ways you can tell if not everyone feels that way. This practical information is vital to our understanding of why intersectionality is a priority. It’s not about you being a good or bad person, but having better tools – so here are the tools you need to create safer spaces.

Many feminists want to work towards justice for people with disabilities, but how often do we stop and think about how we might be perpetuating ableism in our everyday lives?

These examples of mansplaining in sports are cringeworthy. But do you know the real impact this condescending habit is having?

Caitlyn Jenner, Janet Mock, Laverne Cox. With trans people more visible than ever in the media, the way most of us talk about trans issues is misleading – and even harmful. Here’s how we can do better.

“Can I get you girls anything?” The food service industry has a special brand of misgendering – and here’s what you can do about it.

A blue cupcake with an "It's a Boy!" sign next to a pink cupcake with an "It's a Girl!" sign

When you realize #8 and #9 are both true, you’ll see how messed up these things are – and most of us don’t even think twice about them.

The search for one’s own definition of what it means to be a man is an important part of maturity for young men. Many men look to popular culture for what male behavior is supposed to be and how we’re supposed to display it. But male-oriented advertising too often uses hyper-masculine images to sell products. Let’s take a look at just what they’re selling.

All youth should feel protected, safe, and happy, but far too many young people who are sexual and/or a/gender minorities do not. So how can we change that? Let’s start by understanding it. Delve into three issues that have a major impact on the mental health of LGBTQIA+ youth, and get informed with some concrete evidence on what we need to change for our youth.

Ever come across a social justice issue that didn’t seem like a problem to you? This comic breaks down why people say things like “we’ve got bigger fish to fry” – and why they need to stop.

So many of these are gender norms we don’t even think twice about. But have you thought about what it means to do all this work for free?

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Language around trans women is constantly evolving. So if you’re a cis ally, let’s make sure you don’t use these phrases and accidentally cause harm.

Knowledge is power, and we can promote a healthier relationship with sex. But first we need to stop perpetuating the following 17 myths about female sexuality.

Our LGBTQIA+ communities are, in general, less healthy than our heterosexual counterparts and much of that is directly related to discrimination and social stigma. We get the short end in terms of access, utilization, and LGBTQIA+ informed care, and the consequences of the health disparities within our communities are severe. So what can you do to help?

How do you apologize for your behavior in a way that’s meaningful and genuine? Check out this video from Franchesca Ramsey to find out!

Cosmo has a lot to say about sex. But what they have to say is based on tired stereotypes, heteronormativity, and traditional gender roles. As such, most of their “advice” is anything but helpful. They aren’t giving women the factual and comprehensive information about sex that they probably need. So instead, remember these rules for having great sex.