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“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.

Primary schools across the country continue to celebrate someone who would be considered a terrorist in modern times. Here are 4 ways we can do better than Columbus Day.

How should white allies support Black folks after racist violence like police brutality? This guide will help you avoid common mistakes and provide real support in times of tragedy.

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Boobs are great, but forgetting there’s a person behind them is not. As in the case of one reader, there are times when comments on our bodies (yes, even from loved ones) are unwarranted, unnecessary, and marginalizing. And there are painful consequences to objectifying body parts associated with womanhood. To help explain why, here’s what’s not okay about these comments.

Ever had a partner who just didn’t “get it” when the topic of race comes up? Here are some common scenarios you might come across – and how to deal.

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Do you know about the consequences of leaving pleasure out of sex ed? They’re really worrisome – but there’s hope for progress!

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We all know that so-called women’s magazines can be harmful, especially in the ways that they talk about sex. But have you ever thought about the way that these columns push sex as a cure-all for relationship ills? These authors have – and what they have to share may surprise you.

I was raised to believe that I should only be with one person. Anything else wasn’t moral. But when you don’t know that it’s your birthright to love and express your emotions in whatever way your heart desires, how is one supposed to discover that there are infinite choices? I stumbled across the world of polyamory five years ago, and it has forever altered the way I see my connection with others.

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There’s more than one way to be queer – but you wouldn’t know it from the comments this author gets about her relationship. Have you made any of the assumptions she debunks in this article?

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“What if they’re BOTH drunk?” Got questions about drinking, sex, and consent? Here are your answers.

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“I don’t feel like I’m alone anymore.” This is a great story of how one person discovered their asexual identity – and it can help you learn about what it means to be asexual.

Do you know all the ways someone can communicate wanting to have sex? Consent includes words and body language – and this Planned Parenthood video has an excellent breakdown of what that really means.

Want to say “not all men” because you’re not like that? Actually, distancing any man from the problem of sexism is dangerous – read this to find out why.

When you’re attracted to a fat person, don’t objectify or fetishize them. As this poet says, “Make love to the whole of them.”

It goes without saying that dating as a feminist is no easy feat. The dating compromises that one makes along the way can feel deeply at odds with your personal feminist politics. It can feel like you’re betraying feminism. But there are helpful ways to frame these challenges, and relieve some headache and heartache. Here are three of my tips to dating as a feminist.

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It’s a go-to romcom staple: Boy likes girl, but girl doesn’t like him back. The determined boy will then spend the movie trying to convince the girl to give him a chance. And although audiences are supposed to cheer him on, the truth of the matter is that this trope actually portrays stalking behavior. And when we show stalking as romantic, we start blurring lines.

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Being asexual in a sexual world is frustrating enough without these tired old questions being asked all the time. This shows what not to say to an asexual person – and why.

Hookup culture. Everybody’s doing it. But maybe let’s take a step back and think about how – and who – this upward trend in casual sex is affecting: Is it healthy? Is it fostering equality? Is it beneficial for all? Or does it continue to uphold patriarchal memes?