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6 Ways to Talk About STIs (Without Being a Jerk)
STI shaming tends to go unchecked – but this author has some good reasons why this form of body shaming is not okay. So here are some suggestions from firsthand experience on how we can stop perpetuating awful stereotypes.
Read MoreJust Starting Psych Meds? Here’s a Guide to Help You
Do you have questions about taking medication for your mental health? Here’s a comic that covers one person’s perspectives and suggestions for starting out.
Read MoreBeauty Whitewashed: How White Ideals Exclude Women of Color
While we talk a lot about harmful media beauty ideals like extreme thinness, sex appeal, etc, one of the most oppressive ideals excludes anyone who isn’t white – ie whitewashing of beauty. And in our society, it has a negative impact on females who rarely see images of their own races depicted in a positive manner and on how white people (and all people) view women of color.
Read MoreThe Abortion Pill: Facts You Can Swallow
Abortion has been historically demonized, but we must rise to the occasion and ensure that everyone can gain access to safe abortions and reproductive care when and if they need it.
Read MoreWhat If We Thought Of Gender Like Ice Cream? It Makes Sense, Here’s Why
Gender identity is a deeply personal issue that many people still have trouble understanding and respecting. Unlearning restrictive binary genders is a process, but one that is well worth the effort. This comic highlights the importance of looking past restrictive ideas of gender and embracing the idea that every identity is ‘real’ and deserves to…
Read More6 Scenarios Where Intentionally Changing Your Weight Doesn’t Make Sense – Even If You Think It Does
I met with a new specialist to talk about the osteoporosis I’ve developed in my left femur. I have multiple risk factors for this condition: family history, small-boned, thinner, white. My internist advised me to consult with a rheumatologist to see what further steps I should take. As we were talking, Dr. M asked what…
Read MoreNational, Affordable Childcare Is Possible – So Why Don’t We Have It?
Did you know about the leading “parenting happiness gap” in the US? This comic leaves us with a crucial question about national childcare.
Read MoreHow I’ve Learned to Cope with the Voices in My Head
At first, she tried to fight it. So how did she learn to cope with her mental disorder instead? Find out what a difference understanding can make.
Read More5 Ways to Stay Informed About the News Without Getting Emotionally Drained
Feeling freaked out when you read the news these days? You’re not the only one. These fun Dos and Don’ts might help.
Read MoreWhat Everyone Needs to Know About Teenagers and Mental Health
“Why are you telling people you have problems?” What happens when teenagers get to open up about mental health? That’s what this Degrassi Group Chat is all about.
Read MoreWhy Women’s Clothing Sizes Make Zero Sense
“It’s not you. It’s the industry.” These facts about this history of women’s clothing sizes, Marilyn Monroe, and marketing lies might help you feel better about your body.
Read MoreWhy Every ‘Scientifically-Proven Weight Loss Diet’ Is Actually a Total Scam
A “scientifically proven” diet to help you lose weight? Somebody’s lying to you, and this comic exposes the truth.
Read MoreTry This New Year’s Resolution: Be Nice to Yourself for a Change!
“What is wrong with me?” Is this anything like how you talk about yourself? Here’s some encouragement to make a change.
Read MoreOCD Isn’t Cute – And This Comic Shows Why We Need to Stop Acting Like it Is
“I’m so OCD about this!” It’s become way too common to use OCD as a “quirky” adjective. Check out this break-down of why it’s such a huge problem, and you’ll realize why we’ve got to be more thoughtful with our words.
Read MoreWhy People Hate Tess Munster (And Other Happy Fat People)
When fat and happy people get positive press, we get hope for body positivity. But scrolling down to the comments is a different story – there, you’ll find a monstrous amount of hate and criticism. So why is loving yourself so controversial? Find out with this spot-on take on how we’re all taught to feel badly about ourselves and why body love is for everyone.
Read MoreHow the Media Affects Your Daughter and What You Can Do to Help
You know at times the media portrays girls and women in a less than positive light—as sexual objects, victims, or the lesser half of a romantic relationship. But how do you help her not believe them for herself?
Read MoreThe HIV Stigma Is Curable
Thanks to medical advances, HIV is not a death sentence as it used to be. Yet ignorance about HIV/AIDS continues to lead to stigmatization of people with the disease and the testing associated with it. This needs to stop and it needs to be seen as moral-neutral as cancer so more people will be proactive about their health – not too ashamed to understand it.
Read MoreThe Sitcom Trope About Fat People That’s Way More F*cked Up Than You Might Think
If you’ve watched sitcoms, you’ve probably come across this trope that allows fat jokes without even including fat people – and here’s the reality about it that’s not funny at all.
Read More4 Ways the Animal Rights Movement Uses Human Bodies to Sell Animal Rights
This article was originally published in RESIST, a publication that is no longer in print, and cross-posted here. (Content warning: animal exploitation; examples of sexism, ableism; descriptions of women in sexually or domestically abusive situations) The animal rights community has a serious exploitation problem. I am never surprised to hear when a non-vegan believes that…
Read More5 Myths That Women Have Been Sold About Their Bodies – And How They Disconnect Us From Our Authentic Sexuality
“When we teach women to feel ashamed of their bodies, we are also taking away their capacity to experience sexual pleasure…their ability to exercise sexual freedom.”
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