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4 Ways to Center Trans Women in Reproductive Justice
“No one in the reproductive movement is talking about this.” Do you know about the possibilities for trans women’s reproduction? This author’s experience was infuriating – but with these tips, we can do something about it.
Read More6 Ways the Healthcare Industry Needs to Stop Abusing Trans People
This problem is deeper than “good or bad apples” practicing medicine – there’s a dangerous culture of medical abuse against trans people. Here are some of the most common ways this abuse happens – and why it needs to stop.
Read More6 Ways to Confront Your Friend Who’s Abusing Their Partner
Do you know what to do in a situation like this? This article advises against the usual approach of villainizing an abuser or not believing a survivor, to help you deal with the complex reality of partner violence.
Read More11 Stereotypes About Genital Herpes You Probably Believe (And Why You Shouldn’t)
These misconceptions are so common that this information will probably surprise you. When you read about how they fuel stigma against STI-positive people, you’ll realize why you need to stop buying into these myths.
Read MoreSo You Think You’re Polyamorous: A Guide to Coming Out to Yourself
Figuring out if you’re polyamorous isn’t easy when society conditions us to believe that having multiple partners is abnormal or deviant. But your feelings are valid, and these tips will help you sort them out.
Read More4 Tired Tropes That Perfectly Explain What Misogynoir Is – And How You Can Stop It
The “Sassy Black Woman,” the conversations about Rihanna’s BBHMM – what does it all mean for Black women? If you recognize your behavior in any of this author’s examples, keep reading to learn how to make a change.
Read MoreHere’s a Friendly Uterus to Bust the Menstruation Myths Getting You Down
Have you gotten conflicting info about periods? We thought we knew it all, but this adorable comic surprised us. And it has a really good lesson about your relationship with your body.
Read MoreYou Can Bring Feminist Leadership to Work – Here Are 5 Genius Ways to Make It Happen
Unfortunately, lots of folks don’t work with bosses who treat them well. Here’s a better way to lead. Do you have more ideas for feminist leadership?
Read MoreGet Mad When Folks Ask You to Be Scent-Free? Here Are 8 Things to Consider
When you think of them this way, these common arguments against going scent-free really don’t hold up.
Read MoreHere’s What’s Okay (And Not Okay) to Say to a Trans Person – Once and For All
People have a lot of questions about what is and isn’t appropriate to say to a trans person. But getting this down is the most basic form of allyship. What would you add?
Read MoreIs Your Trans Allyship Half-Baked? Here Are 6 Mistakes That Trans Allies Are Still Making
This author’s actually glad to have this conversation about the mistakes you’re making as an ally – because learning is what it’s all about. Here’s to more growth!
Read More25 (More) Examples of Male Privilege as Experienced By a Trans Man
We heard from so many of you after this author’s last list exposed examples you’d never noticed before. That was only the beginning.
Read MoreYour Child Should Never Be Forced to Hug Anyone (Yes, Including a Relative) – Here Are 7 Reasons Why
On the surface, hugging seems pleasant. But disrespecting your child’s bodily autonomy? Not so much. This list might really change your perspective.
Read MoreYes, Abuse Can Show Up in Polyamorous Relationships – Here Are 7 Red Flags to Watch Out For
Polyamory is as healthy a relationship style as any other – but it offers unique challenges when a partner is abusive. It’s time to talk about it.
Read More5 Ways to Be an Ally to Your Partner’s Eating Disorder Recovery (And Avoid Triggering Them)
Dear partner, I understand that you don’t understand what it’s like to have an eating disorder, and I know that you’re not trying to trigger me. But if you really want this relationship to work, we’re going to need to talk about my eating disorder recovery. Because eating disorder recovery affects all aspects of a person’s life, and I need you to work with me on this.
Read MoreHow to Support Your Young, Indigenous Daughter in Fighting Hypersexualization
The hypersexualization of indigenous women is at the forefront of oppression. So what can parents do to wade through this with them?
Read More5 Ways to Deal with Misguided (But Well-Intentioned) Allies
It’s not that the misguided ally is a bad person. We know they don’t want to hurt us. But they do. And until misguided allies learn the error in their ways, the true work of activism and allyship cannot be done. Fortunately, there are a few activist communication hacks for dealing with the misguided allies we’ll all inevitably encounter. Read on for five.
Read MoreAdults Just Don’t Understand: Checking Out Our Everyday Adultism
An essential ingredient in all recipes for social justice is self-determination: the ability to author your own life. To be the subject, rather than the object, of your life. And yet the denial of youths’ right to self-determine is as old as civilization itself. So how can you recognize and push back against adultism in your everyday life? Read on to find out.
Read More4 Off-Putting Messages We Send to Trans Men Considering Pregnancy
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Invalidating responses to male pregnancy are common, which can lead trans men to internalize the belief that it’s not acceptable to both be a man and desire pregnancy. But many of those responses are based on misconceptions and assumptions. So here are the deeper realities. With this knowledge, we can move beyond the limits of what’s “acceptable” for a man.
Read More7 Tired Phrases That Marginalize Trans People – And What to Use Instead
Do you want show transgender people respect, but don’t know the practicalities of how? Learn what common phrases are hurtful and get ideas for words to use instead.
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