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The Feminist Guide to Flirting Respectfully with Latina Women
If you’re tempted to approach a Latina woman like some of the guys in this article did, STOP! These alternatives will make things a lot less awkward for everyone.
Read MoreThe Feminist Guide to Non-Racist Flirting With Women of Color
Do any of the scenarios that make this author’s skin crawl sound familiar to you? If you’re a white guy who dates women, you need to check out these essential tips before you approach a woman of color.
Read More7 Ways Transmasculine Folks Experience Emotional Abuse in Relationships
The toxic and abusive expressions of “love” that this author has experienced are far too common. If you notice any of these patterns in your relationship(s), here’s a chance to make a necessary change.
Read MoreMy Partner Came Out as a Transgender Woman And We’re Happier Than Ever
“Would you still love me if…?” This is hard for some people to understand – so here’s an insider’s view that sheds a fascinating light on a relationship with a partner who transitions.
Read More7 Ways to Lovingly Support Your Gender Non-Binary Partner
5 Alternatives to Taking Your Spouse’s Last Name
For plenty of people, including feminists, taking their spouse’s last name is the right move. But for others, another arrangement would be a better fit. Here are 5 alternatives to think through as you decide.
Read MoreComplaining About the ‘Friend Zone’ Perpetuates Rape Culture
When are people really saying when they complain about being in the “friend zone”? Here’s a spoken word performance that shows exactly what’s wrong with the idea of “owing” a friend sex.
Read More5 Great Ways to Practice Loving Accountability
Accountability has become a hot topic among activists – but do you know how to actually practice accountability in a loving way? These concrete tips can help you address harmful behavior.
Read MoreAuthentically Loving the Skin I’m in – ‘Flaws’ and All
Would you ever think to include your acne on the list of things to love about yourself? This article gives an argument for why loving the skin you’re in could mean exactly that.
Read MoreAdmitting My Adopted Child Is Struggling with Feeling Loved
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt make it look easy. But sometimes the road to loving your adopted daughter is long, twisted, and scary. My daughter didn’t clutch to me. She never rested her head on my shoulder or relaxed into a warm embrace. She didn’t respond if I sang to her. Worried, I mentioned her odd behavior to her pediatrician. That was the first time I’d heard of Reactive Attachment Disorder.
Read MoreHow to Support a Loved One Who Is Dealing with Depression
When someone we love is depressed, we want to spring into action and make it better. Depression is taking them away from us, and our natural reaction is to help them. But depression does not simply go away. Their depression may affect you, but it is important to understand how to help, rather than hinder, their progress. The best thing we can do is support our loved one on their healing journey.
Read MoreA Feminist Approach to Good Loving in 5 Steps
Most articles about being a good lover begin with “How to Please Your Man” directives. Not this one. The heart of being a good lover starts with communication and self-awareness, making sure that you always carry a self-awareness and communication tool-kit. So here are a few more pointers that I’ve developed on how to take a feminist approach to good loving.
Read MoreWhen You’ve Internalized Racism as Self-Hate, Connecting with Your Ethnicity Can Change Everything – Like It Did for this Korean-American Woman
This author’s story of coming out as Korean-American can touch anyone who ever thought they were less valuable because they weren’t white. Can you relate?
Read MoreLiposuction Didn’t Change My Life, But Body-Positivity Completely Did
Ever thought having a smaller body would magically make you a happy person? Here’s a surprising story of self-love for you.
Read MoreHere’s Why You Need To Practice Radical Vulnerability Online
I have put myself out there in ways that feel terrifying because it’s a revolutionary act as a multiply marginalized person to even exist in such a visible way.
Read MoreWhy I Decided To Change My Name in the Trump Era
I’ve always been Hernández on the inside. But identity can be funny: sometimes, what’s inside doesn’t matter. When I was only 18 months old, my parents — the Hernández family — requested permission to legally change our surname. According to family lore, the judge bounced me on his lap as my father explained the discrimination…
Read MoreWhen It’s A Popularity Contest: Here’s How To Redistribute Social Capital In Activist Spaces
The ideas around social capital and popularity often run alongside privilege and desirability politics. Previously, I wasn’t aware of these terms. But after a few, let’s say, “discussions” with other organizers, I’m was made aware of the ways social capital can create hierarchies in organizing spaces. These conversations led to a few things: Some folks…
Read More5 Excuses I’ve Made for My Perpetrators – And What They Reveal About Rape Culture
“Men can’t help it.” Have you made any of these excuses for people who violated your consent? These aren’t unusual, and that says a lot about rape culture.
Read MoreStudents Discuss the Reality of Online Bullying in the Age of Social Media
“It still follows me every day.” Has social media changed the nature of bullying? Young people share their answers in this Degrassi Group Chat.
Read More20+ Struggles Mentally Ill People Face in Colleges and Universities
Dealing with the symptoms of mental illness can be hard enough – and these examples of ableism on campus make college even tougher for students.
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