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3 Ways My Parents Unintentionally Taught Me That My Consent Didn’t Matter
“You’re not allowed to say no.” You’d never want your child to feel like this author did – but her parents didn’t mean to make her feel this way either. These are important lessons on our cultural missteps in teaching consent.
Read MoreDating Fails on the Autism Spectrum
“Dating and relationships are foreign territory.” Sound familiar? Dating can be confusing for anyone, and for this author, it can be truly mystifying. Read on for her adventures in dating with an autism spectrum disorder, and learn why we should widen the acceptable way of making friends and showing romantic interest – so we can all be liked for who we are.
Read More9 Ways Intersex Youth Want You to Support Them
As a society, we’re hooked on the idea of sex as a binary thing – and that hurts intersex people, especially youth! Learn from intersex youth about the best ways you can support them.
Read MoreHow Cultural Appropriation Becomes Trendy – And the Real Cost of Our Consumerism
Are big companies and capitalism the ones responsible for the harm of cultural appropriation? Don’t pass off the blame – here’s how we participate in this system.
Read More5 Ways Black People Experience Non-Physical Violence on College Campuses
Some people are saying students of color protesting racism on US campuses are whining about “trivial” things – nothing compared to the violence in Paris. But here’s why this violence too is very real, and why we must *also* support students of color.
Read More8 Reasons Why the Policing of Parents Who Nurse in Public Is Street Harassment
“If you’re doing anti-street harassment work and you’re not actively advocating for the rights of parents to nurse in public, then your work is incomplete” – and this author wants you to understand exactly why.
Read MoreHere’s What That ’78 Cents to a Man’s Dollar’ Wage Gap Statistic Really Means
The wage gap finally budged! Women made a cent more in 2013! Sigh. Since this is still such an issue (and some still believe that it isn’t), this author’s sharing the facts you need to know.
Read More5 Ways to Rebuild And Love Yourself After An Emotionally Abusive Relationship
If I could describe the impact and aftermath of emotional abuse in one word, it would be invisible. Emotional abuse may leave no physical marks, but the depth of the scars and the weight of the pain creates a burden that people can’t see—or don’t want to. According to Psychology Today’s Andrea Matthews, emotionally abusive…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Dating While Mentally Ill: A Guide By Mentally Ill Women
In my experience, one of the most frustrating challenges about living with a mental illness is that the seemingly small things in life are often the most difficult. Take a first date, for example… or just trying to get a first date. “I’d see things on dating profiles like ‘no crazy chicks haha’ or ‘if…
Read More3 Things America Doesn’t Want To Tell You About White Terrorism
If American people are truly worried about terrorism and the safety of their country and people, then we need to shift our focus onto white terrorists, as they increasingly seem to be the real threat.
Read MoreA Reality Check for Your Typical ‘White Men Aren’t the Enemy’ Objection
If you’re a white guy who’s ever frustrated enough to say “not all men,” this info on what you’re missing about identity is written just for you.
Read MoreWhy Disability Activism Needs to Be More Inclusive of People of Color
You may think disability activism is inherently inclusive – but this author learned in some painful ways that it often excludes disabled people of color. Here’s what needs to change.
Read MoreHere’s Why You Shouldn’t ‘Debate’ with People Online
Let’s get real about “online debates” – what are they really good for? This comic has some much better ideas.
Read MoreWhy White Women Terrify Me
This author has always supported gender equality – so why are they scared of white women? This is a critical perspective on how white womanhood is weaponized.
Read More5 Fantastic Ways to Engage in Feminist Hookup Culture
Hookup culture can be really sexist – so is it possible to enjoy casual sex without the misogyny? Yes! Check out these tips for a more empowering time.
Read MoreWhy Businesses Can Still Be Oppressive Even When It Hurts Their Bottom Line
If you think companies won’t jeopardize making money by participating in oppression, here’s what you’ve got wrong.
Read MoreHere’s How You Can Be Unintentionally Racist – And How Allies Can Recover
“How could I be a racist?” Maybe you can relate to this author – and you’ve been called out for racism when you didn’t think you were being racist. Here’s why oppression is about a system – not just your intentions.
Read More6 Things I Learned About Dating After I Survived Intimate Partner Violence
Can you relate to how this author approached dating after intimate partner violence and sexual violence? Every survivor is different, but maybe some of these lessons can help you learn about your healing, too.
Read More4 Major Ways to Cope with Social Anxiety
Is social anxiety getting in the way of trying to enjoy your life? This comic has some great coping strategies that might be useful. Do you have any more tips to add?
Read MoreHow to Love Being a Non-Passing Trans Woman in 9 Affirming Steps
“You don’t believe you could ever be that beautiful.” Do you ever feel discouraged about not “passing” as a cis woman? This author has some inspiring words on how to find self-love as a non-passing trans woman.
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