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7 Ways to Lovingly Support Your Gender Non-Binary Partner
10 Myths About Non-Binary People It’s Time to Unlearn
Many people grew up being told that all people were either male or female. So there’s widespread misinformation about being non-binary. Let’s clear up some things about non-binary people.
Read MoreSh*t Cis People Say to Non-Binary Folks
A lot of people don’t understand what it means to have a non-binary gender identity. That’s understandable. After all, society does a great job enforcing a gender binary. But just because you don’t understand non-binary identities doesn’t mean you get to dehumanize or invade the privacy of non-binary folks! Check out this video for a crash course in what not to say to gender non-conforming people.
Read More4 Comments That Kept Me From Identifying as Non-Binary – And Why They Don’t Anymore
Is there a “right” way to be non-binary? That’s what these comments might make you think – but here’s why these ideas about gender are missing the mark.
Read MoreHow Non-Binary Identities Show What Society Gets Wrong About Gender
What does gender mean to you? This conversation with a group of young genderqueer folks offers refreshing perspectives on affirming identity beyond the gender binary.
Read MoreHow I Navigate Being Non-Binary in a Workplace That Tries to Erase My Gender
Gendered pronouns, gendered bathrooms, gendered greetings – how do you deal with binary expectations at work if you’re non-binary? Here’s how this author gets through.
Read MoreWhat Being Non-Binary in Female-Centric Spaces Is Like – And How to Be More Inclusive
Is your space only for binary women, or for more gender identities? This info will help you avoid exclusive language when you’re trying to be inclusive.
Read More10 Personal Rights That I, As a Black, Non-Binary, Queer Person, Refuse to Compromise On
As a black, non-binary person, this author spends a lot of time reasserting their right to exist as they are. Here are some rights that are not up for debate – and that every ally and black, non-binary person should know.
Read MoreWhat I Learned from Being Non-Binary While Still Being Perceived as a Man
This author is still learning about their gender – but they know they’re not a man. So what does it mean for people to think they “look” like a man? Join them as they unpack some tough questions about gender.
Read More8 Common (But Easily Fixable) Ways We Erase Non-Binary People from Society
If your gender is in the binary of solely male or female, you probably haven’t noticed all these awful ways society fails to recognize non-binary people. Do any of them change your thoughts on gender norms?
Read MoreThis Non-Binary Trans Person Answers 7 Questions Trans Allies Are Still Asking
For a deeper understanding of what it means to be trans, here’s some next-level information that even people who know the basics are missing. Does this answer any of your questions about trans lives?
Read MoreThese 7 Assumptions About Non-Binary Folks May Be Hindering Your Trans Allyship
So you know that some people are non-binary – but do you know that these common (and harmful) myths about them are false?
Read MoreHelp! I Think I Might Be Non-Binary, But How Can I Know?
Questioning your assigned gender can be really hard, but here’s a clear guide that can help you answer your questions and figure out your feelings.
Read MoreI Am Queer, I Am Non-Binary, and I Don’t Know What It Means to Feel Safe in Public
(Content Warning: Homophobic and transphobic violence) In what ways are you unlike what people think you “ought” to be? For too many of us who are transgender, being ourselves means there’s no such thing as feeling safe. Take it from this author, who never knows if a small altercation could lead to violence. His chilling story of a bus encounter shows how hatred and bystander apathy make the world unsafe.
Read More8 Things I’d Tell My Younger Self As a Non-Binary Person
What would you tell your younger self? For this author, there’s a lot that he wishes he’d known as a young genderqueer and non-binary person. So here are his words to his younger self, shared with you as a reminder of how important you are. Even if you don’t identify as non-binary, you can read this for comfort and validation wherever your path takes you.
Read MoreYour First Time: A Sexual Guide for Non-Binary People Working Through Trauma
Sex can bring up painful feelings for non-binary people working through trauma. But if you want, you deserve to have positive experiences of sexual exploration. Here’s a guide to defining sex on your own terms, educating yourself with all the information you need to know about your body, and more. Read this to grow your self-confidence – even when you’re naked.
Read MoreHow to Explain Feminism to Non-Feminist Women in a Non-Threatening Way
Lately, I’ve noticed a frightening Internet trend. It’s the #WomenAgainstFeminism movement. Do these anti-feminists really know what they’re talking about? Do they understand what feminism is, or are they ascribing their beliefs to antiquated or invented stereotypes about the movement? And how can we talk to anti-feminists about feminism in a healthy way?
Read MoreEthical Non-Monogamy 101
Here’s Why the Gender Binary Hurts Us All
You might have come across the term “gender binary” in discussions on trans issues. But do you know what it means to call everyone either a “man” or a “woman” – and how it affects you?
Read MoreThe Gender Non-Conformity of My Fatness
Street harassment and more – do you make the same assumptions about gender and body types that lead to this author’s experiences in public?
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