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4 Seemingly Harmless Gender Stereotypes That Contribute to Rape Culture
Stereotype #3: “Men want sex while women want love.” If you accept these as truth, these consequences should make you reconsider.
Read MoreHere’s What It Means When Your Romantic and Sexual Orientations Are Different
Does this description of “cross orientation” apply to your attractions? Find out what it means when your sexual, romantic, and other orientations don’t match.
Read More5 Things You Can Do Right Now to Support the Asexual Youth in Your Life
“You’ll grow out of it.” Life is confusing for any young person trying to sort out conflicting messages about sex – but for asexual people, it can be even harder. So here are some ways we can better support asexual youth.
Read More5 Radical Ways People Do Non-Monogamy That You Need to Know About
You might know about the type of non-monogamy that gets most mainstream media attention. But do you know these other relationship styles outside the status quo?
Read More5 Reasons We Need to Ditch the Idea of ‘The Friendzone’ for Good
You can probably think of a few issues with the “friendzone” concept. But these common myths about sex and relationships show what we’re really dealing with in a society that’s come up with this idea.
Read More10 Things Sex Positivity Is Not
#2: “Thinking everyone should like sex.” You might think these things are sex-positive, but find out what it means to assume they’re great for everyone.
Read More5 Affirmations for Asexual People Struggling with Self-Acceptance
These can be really helpful if you’re struggling to accept your asexuality. But really, every asexual person could use these reminders every now and then.
Read More6 Feminist Ways to Celebrate (Or Overthrow) Valentine’s Day
Is it possible to celebrate love without the oppressive ideas that typically come with Valentine’s Day? Here are some fun suggestions for all of you who love love, but not heteropatriarchal capitalism.
Read More5 Myths About Love, Sex, and Relationships That Stop Us From Accepting Polyamory
The more questions this author gets about polyamory, the more she’s realized that society tells us a lot of heteronormative lies about love – and polyamorous folks aren’t the only ones who get mistreated as a result. Here’s the affirming truth.
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 MoreYou’re Not Broken If You’re Not Interested in Sex – But These 3 Social Lies Probably Make You Feel That Way
Our world is saturated in sex, and queerness is often linked to it. Can you think of more lies that make it seem like something’s wrong with you if you’re not interested in sex?
Read More7 Snarky Responses to Those Annoying Questions People Ask Single Women Who Date Men
We have a hard time envisioning a woman who isn’t driven by romantic aspirations. You need go no further than any grocery store magazine aisle to be bombarded with quizzes, horoscopes, and advice on love. And we really need society to catch up and stop asking single women annoying questions. But until that glorious day, here are seven snarky responses to try.
Read More6 Things to Stop Saying to Single Women
From mean jokes to harassment, single women are subject to a particular kind misogyny in American society. The message is clear: We still believe women should prioritize marriage and motherhood over everything else. Demanding a woman’s life to follow this trajectory is another way of saying “I know what’s good for you better than you do.” And that’s oppressive.
Read More3 Ways the Sexist ‘Manic Pixie Dream Girl’ Trope Can Show Up in Polyamory
Do you know about the Manic Pixie Dream Girl trope? When this sexist idea shows up in polyamorous relationships, the result can be toxic, and here’s how.
Read More5 Myths We’ve Heard About Everyday Feminism – And Why They’re Actually BS
Wondering who runs Everyday Feminism? Then it’s best not to listen to the rumors. Here’s the truth behind some of the most bizarre rumors we’ve heard!
Read MoreA Reclamation of Our Personal Rights as Working-Class Queer Women
“You have the right to be recognized in your communities.” If you’re a queer, working class woman, you’re living at the intersections of many forms of oppression. Here’s a a powerful reclamation of the rights you deserve.
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