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Here’s How You Can Get the Most Out of Therapy
Therapy doesn’t exactly come with a user guide. So how can you get the most out of your time in therapy? These suggestions can be helpful.
Read More100 Everyday Ways That Feminism Has Changed My Life
“Feminism is my operating system.” When you add them all up, this is a POWERFUL impact! How has feminism changed your life?
Read More7 Reasons to Be Good to Yourself After Intimate Partner Violence
#4: “A lot of what you’ve been conditioned to believe about yourself isn’t true.” If you’ve been abused by a partner, do yourself the favor of receiving these messages.
Read More4 Insecure Thoughts I Have During Sex Thanks to Internalized Sexism
#1: “How do I look?” These thoughts are pretty common during sex – but have you considered how misogyny might be the source? Here’s how to deal.
Read More6 Free or Affordable Tips for Intersex People Trying to Get By
If you’re an intersex person trying to survive, it can be tough finding medical care and other resources. This author gets it – and these tips can help.
Read More5 Messages I Really Needed (But Never Got) as a Queer Teenager
We have to do better by queer teenagers. These truths can give you a good idea of how to better support the queer teenagers in your life.
Read More3 Questions We Ask Ourselves When Internalized Misogyny Warps Our Point of View
“Am I smart enough for this?” Even if you’re a woman, you might hold harmful ideas about what being a woman means. These ideas for what to ask yourself instead from Celia Edell can help.
Read More8 Relationship Reminders for Bisexual Women That You Don’t Get Nearly Enough
Did you catch the media’s biphobia about Amber Heard’s divorce from Johnny Depp? We get way too much of that, so here’s the opposite – loving reminders for bisexual women.
Read More5 Ways to Navigate Consent with a Partner Who Has Trouble Setting Boundaries
Setting boundaries is a challenge for many people – so what do you do about sexual consent if your partner has a hard time saying “no?” Try these steps.
Read More10 Tips to Remember If You Have Borderline Personality Disorder
It can be scary to be diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD) – and the stigma sure doesn’t help. Find some hope with these encouraging reminders.
Read MoreHere’s What Every Sexually Active Survivor Deserves in Their Sex Life
“I deserve connection.” It can be tough to feel safe having sex after surviving sexual assault. These are good reminders for both you and your partner(s).
Read MoreA Much-Needed Letter to a Very Sexually Active Teenager
Were you or are you a sexually active teenager? This author wrote some loving affirmation and advice to her younger self, and it’s a refreshing rejection of society’s sex-shaming.
Read MoreHere’s What Happens When We Erase Bisexuality – And How You Can Be a Better Ally
Do you know what it’s like to be bisexual when people assume you must be gay or straight? This article breaks down the damaging result of bi erasure, and shows how to be a better ally to bisexual people.
Read More6 Unexpected Ways I’ve Healed From Gaslighting Abuse and Learned to Trust Myself Again
Gaslighting makes you doubt your own memory and perceptions – which can feel impossible to recover from. This author found some surprising ways to heal, and she hopes these tips can help you, too.
Read More8 Warning Signs Your Partner is Actually Really Sexist
You might be used to encountering sexism on a daily basis without really noticing – but if these sound familiar for your relationship, you deserve to have something done about it.
Read More4 Important Lessons Mental Health Recovery Has Taught Me
We’ve shared many stories about struggling with mental health – but how many have you read about recovery? This author shares why “recovery” is a bit of a misnomer, but the process has brought some crucial insights.
Read More5 Essential Things to Remember When You Respond to Getting Called Out Online
How do you feel when you’re criticized or called out for something you’ve said or shared online? Considering these thoughts before you reply can help you find the most effective, self-sustaining response.
Read More8 Tips for Trans Women of Color Who Are Considering Suicide
“Sometimes, it is all you can do to keep yourself breathing.” If you’re a trans woman of color who’s thinking about suicide, you’re not alone. Here are the lessons that helped this author keep breathing, even on the hardest days.
Read More6 Steps Towards Whole-Heartedly Loving Yourself as a Feminine Gay Man
This author once believed the toxic messages that feminine gay men are undesirable and unlovable. These strategies helped him love himself – and they can remind you that you’re worth loving, too.
Read More7 Ways to Let Your Child Fail – So They Can Ultimately Succeed
You probably think you’re being helpful if you “fix” things like this author’s parents did. But here are some ways to actually help your children become healthy adults – even if doing the opposite feels better.
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