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5 Bogus Ways We’re Taught That Our Bodies Define If We’re ‘Good’ People
What makes you a “good” person? It’s sure not your health or your size, so here’s some help with unlearning the common lies that can make you feel that way.
Read MoreA Request From Your Fat Friend: What I Need When We Talk About Bodies
When you’re talking about bodies as if being fat is a terrible fate, think about how that feels for your fat friends. This moving request will really put it in perspective for you.
Read MoreHow Stigma Against Queer Men’s Bodies Puts Us at Risk for Addiction, Violence, and Other Dangers
“From that day forward, I viewed my physical attraction to men as dangerous.” Physical intimacy between men is still marked as dirty and repulsive. Here’s the impact, including drug abuse and poor health – and how we can do better.
Read More4 Lies We Need to Stop Telling About Asian-American Men
Our society, and in particular our media, often make Asian-American men out to be “not manly enough” and “too feminine” – by virtue of their race. This is not just racist but also patriarchal. But the thing is, Asian-American men are — believe it or not — like other human beings. They’re diverse and complex. So let’s uncover some of the most common lies.
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Everyday Feminism’s Speakers Bureau Speakers HomeList of SpeakersBook a Speaker Afrosexology Afrosexology provides comprehensive pleasure based education centered around the experiences and liberation of Black people. Afrosexology curates online content, community discussions, educational materials, and sex positive events that cover topics such as masturbation, self love, enhancing communication in relationships, radical twerking, oral sex, and…
Read MoreThe Truth About Mammograms (And Whether You Should Get One)
Do you know why some people are turning down this potentially life-saving test? Here’s what you need to know to make an informed choice about getting mammograms.
Read MoreTake These 6 Affirming Steps and Love Yourself Like You Deserve
Do you ever wish you could get to a place of feeling happy with yourself, but don’t know how? Then meet Lex Croucher, aka Tyrannosaurus Lex. She believes in her own abilities and worth, but she wasn’t always this confident. Check out her funny, practical advice on breaking through toxic messages and low self-esteem to learn how to appreciate who you are.
Read MoreDealing with Fatphobia while in Eating Disorder Recovery
Fat shaming is very detrimental to a person’s health, mental well-being, and relationship to their body. Eating disorders are also very detrimental to a person’s health, mental well-being, and relationship to their body. Dealing with both of these at the same time? Unbelievably difficult. But we have to learn how to effectively deal with it. Recovery is possible.
Read More3 Reasons It’s Harmful to Use Mental Illnesses as Adjectives and Metaphors
“I’m so OCD!” “You’re acting totally schizo.” How many times have you or someone you know used mental illnesses to describe everyday feelings or behavior? Here’s why we should find other words to use.
Read More5 Ways To Switch From Sabotaging Thoughts To Empowering Ones
It’s easy for me to let negative thoughts creep into my mind and follow them down dark pathways where I not only feel misguided but also frightened. For so long I had been disconnected from my wants and needs, I had been following the script I had learned from others. So here are the techniques I use to delete my mocking, critical, mafia mind to make room for the good stuff.
Read More10 Things Cosmo Doesn’t Teach Women About Great Sex
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.
Read More6 Things That I Understand About the Fat-Acceptance Movement
I am most certainly plus-size at 5’6″ and 260 pounds; a size 18 in most stores. I’m pretty damn fat and unabashedly so. But all bodies–large, small, and everything in between–pay dearly for the negativity in which fat bodies are perceived. So I’m here to explain to the world the 6 things that are often misunderstood about the fat acceptance movement.
Read MoreWant to Be an Effective Ally in the Fat Acceptance Movement? Fight Your Internalized Fatphobia First
We weren’t expecting this article to take the turn that it did – but it helped us reevaluate our internalized oppression, so we’re sure glad it did.
Read MoreSex Shields
Sex education in this country is unfortunately lacking. Sexologist Lindsey Doe is doing her part to change that! In this video, she explains the functions and purposes of what she refers to as “sex shields.” Watch Dr. Doe demonstrate how to use dams, in-condoms, and out-condoms in a way that is sex-positive, gender-inclusive, informative, and helpful!
Read MoreI’m Not Getting Surgery to Correct My Breast Deformity – Here’s Why
This author could get corrective surgery to “fix” her tuberous breasts. Her reasons for choosing not to say a lot about society’s beauty standards – especially expectations for women.
Read More8 Tips to Help You Cope with Your Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is no joke – so what can you do to cope? Check out these tips from someone who knows how it goes!
Read MoreWhat Happens When You Include Your Eating Disorder on a Medical Intake Form
This is stunning. And it shows just how long the medical community has to go in properly caring for patients with eating disorders.
Read More3 Things to Remind Yourself When Your Healing Process Is Going Slowly
If you’ve ever felt frustrated by how long you’re taking to heal from trauma or mental illness, you’ve got to read these affirming reminders.
Read MoreIt’s Not Just Sadness: How to Tell If You Might Have Depression
Do you know how depression shows up? Misunderstandings of depression symptoms might have you miss some of these signs.
Read MoreIs Gender Bias Causing a Disparity in Mental Health Diagnosis?
Do you know who’s most likely to be diagnosed with depression, depending on gender? Celia Edell explores mental health diagnosis across genders.
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