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The Impossible Demands of Dating Under the Pressures of Rape Culture
You shouldn’t have to carry the demand to be both “approachable” and in charge of preventing your own assault. This comic says it all.
Read MoreThings Black Women with Natural Hair Are Tired of Being Told
“Oh my God, did you cut your hair?” If you can relate to getting these comments, you’ll love this hilarious video. Everyone else should take note of why it’s best to avoid these microaggressions.
Read MoreWhat They Really Mean When They Say They’re Not Voting
Do you judge people for not voting? You might be surprised to find that some reasons for sitting out of elections are not as simple as you think.
Read MoreThe Awkward Struggles of Being Latina and Meeting New People
“How do you say ‘you’re hot’ in Spanish?” Know what it’s like to meet new people as a Latina? These hilariously awful situations capture it all.
Read More5 Reasons Why Everything You Think You Know About Obesity Is Wrong (Or At Least Really Shady)
Can you guess which institutions are leading you on in regards to “obesity” research? Talk about an epidemic!
Read More10 Signs That Made Me Realize I Was an Alcoholic (And Not Just a ‘Party Girl’)
“How did I go from being a carefree party girl to full-blown alcoholic?” This author realized alcoholism wasn’t what she thought it was – and that it actually includes a lot of her former behavior.
Read More3 Ways Being Raised a Boy Kept Me from Getting the Mental Health Support I Needed
“I thought I was weak.” Growing up, this author was told they were a boy, and to “act like one.” Here are some of the painful ways society pushes boys, men, and people who identify with masculinity away from mental health care.
Read MoreHere’s What It’s Like to Be a Woman on YouTube
Love YouTube videos? You should know this about the women who make them: “I love making YouTube videos. I love making content that makes you laugh or think or see the world differently. I hate that my job comes with a daily dose of harassment.” In this video, these women share about the sexist, racist, and body-shaming comments that regularly slam their work. (Trigger Warning)
Read MoreCelebrating the Love between Queer Men of Color – In 25 Wonderful Photos!
This wonderful photography project celebrates the beautiful humanity of queer men of color in love – amplifying their tenderness, their vulnerability, their love, and their lives. This sort of archive is a radical tool of reclamation that fights the ways institutional oppression consistently projects dangerous, criminal, and violent connotations onto men of color.
Read More10 Things You Should Know About Sexual Fantasies
Do you know how fantasies can affect your sex life? If you’ve ever been curious about sexual fantasies, Dr. Doe has some info for you.
Read MoreA Stirring Conversation on Life as a Black Woman in the US
Do you know how it feels to live at the intersection of sexism and anti-black racism? These women share their struggles with workplace discrimination, police profiling, and more – with an affirming message of how they find hope.
Read MoreWhy Sexual Assault Survivors Stay Quiet
Choosing whether or not to report sexual assault shouldn’t be a matter of choosing the lesser of two evils. But it is. Staying silent often means the issue is never addressed, but when survivors speak up, they’re met with blame and skepticism. It’s a catch-22. This comic by Jim C. Hines perfectly captures how unfair and harmful this double standard is.
Read MoreHow to Stop Doing Everything for Everyone and Selling Yourself Short
If you do free work for friends and family, you may be selling yourself short. Read on to learn how to stop striving to be indispensable, and be happier for it.
Read MoreCalling All Marginalized Folks: Here Are 5 Tools You Need to Get Back Up After Failing
The day I lost my job I realized that I was raised looking up to some incredible Black women, but I’d never really seen any of them fail.
Read More5 Liberating Reasons Why I’ve Broadened My Definition of ‘Sex’
Reason #2: “This approach takes the pressure off.” This shift in perspective could help many people’s approach to sex – does it change anything for you?
Read MoreWhat Romantic Relationships Are Like for Me as an Aromantic Person
A lot of people don’t realize how it feels to be in a romantic relationship when you don’t have romantic attraction. Here’s how this author struggled – and what changed to help them find happiness.
Read More7 Ways to Tell If Your Partner Might Be Manipulative
Once this author recognized these patterns, she realized she wasn’t a bad partner – she was being manipulated. If you spot these signs in your relationship, it may be time for you to consider this possibility, too.
Read MoreHow Stereotypes About Being ‘Black Enough’ Hurt Me – And How I Healed
#1: “I isolated myself from people who’d already embraced me.” Do you know how the pressure to be “black enough” relates to internalized racism?
Read MoreIt’s Not Your Relationship That’s Abusive, It’s Your Partner – Here’s Why That Distinction Matters
Have you noticed our articles don’t say “abusive relationship?” These are some really good reasons for you to drop that phrase, too.
Read More5 Benefits of Sharing
I was twenty-nine when a boyfriend told me it was strange that I didn’t share my food when we went out. At the time, I thought, “Why would I want to share my food? I ordered it so I could enjoy it.” My philosophy? What was mine was mine, and yours was yours. Thinking about it, though, I realized that I kept more than just my peas and carrots to myself.
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