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The Big Lie Telling You to Hate Your Body in the Era of Social Media
Have heard about the “belly button challenge?” Yikes! Find out what it means for you that this kind of pressure is actually a thing.
Read More4 Things Adults Can Do to Address Child Victimization
The silence of a missing young girl named Relisha Rudd, of the 276 Nigerian school girls half a world away from her, and of the thousands of child sufferers of abuse, assault, and abduction unwillingly call us to a greater understanding of how to protect our young. Thankfully, experts in violence against children — and survivors of childhood violence — are speaking up.
Read MoreI’ll Get Married When (And If) I Want To: 6 Reasons to Stop Asking Women When They’re Tying the Knot
Can I kindly ask that you stop asking me when I’m getting married? It’s more than just annoying – asking a woman when she’s settling down actually perpetuates some pretty messed up messages we get from society. Here are six reasons to ditch that question and stop pushing people into the predetermined life path we (or society) deem fit for them.
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 More3 Ways To Talk To Your Friends & Family About Their Ableist Views
We’re all raised in a society that’s built on ableist values that are also linked to white supremacy, capitalism, and colonization, which is why the people we love sometimes have oppressive views.
Read MoreWhy We Need the Opposite of Rape Culture – Nurturance Culture
“It is time men recognize and nurture their own healing gifts.” We’re trying to shut down rape culture – but what do we need in its place? You’ll love this enlightening vision of nurturance culture.
Read MoreShe Imagined Catcalls As Cheeseburgers – And Proved Why Street Harassment Sucks
“Hey, I would love if strangers gave me cheeseburgers all the time!” This is hilarious – think people will finally get the problem with street harassment if you show them this?
Read More5 Things You Got Wrong About Narcissistic Personality Disorder
“Myth #1: People with NPD are in love with themselves.” You might believe some of these myths about narcissistic personality disorder – so make sure you’re not perpetuating harmful stigma.
Read MoreThis Cartoon Nails the 32 Types of Anti-Feminists – How Many Have You Come Across?
The Rationalist, the GamerGater, Mr. Buzzword – if you’ve gotten pushback against your feminism, you’ll love these depictions. Which one has bothered you most?
Read More7 Ways to Help a Teen Survivor of Sexual Assault
It’s devastating to discover that a teen you love has been a victim of sexual violence. Learn how you can compassionately support the teen survivor in your life (Trigger Warning).
Read MoreWhen the ‘Fat Girl’ Develops an Eating Disorder
“How could I not fall in love with my illness?” This is how it feels to go from being the girl everyone calls “fat” to the one congratulated for her weight loss – weight lost to an eating disorder.
Read MoreThis Awesome Comic Shows Why Gender Transition Isn’t a Race
If you’re feeling overwhelmed in your gender transition like this artist did, you’ll love this story of how taking baby steps can help you explore what’s right for you!
Read MoreModest Is Hottest? The Revealing Truth
There’s been much talk about modesty being “better.” But when we judge girls and women for the skin they are or are not showing, we are minimizing them to their bodies and repeating the shame-inducing belief that female bodies must be covered to protect boys and men who can’t be held responsible for their thoughts or actions. Women and girls are more than just bodies – let’s treat them like that.
Read MoreFitness and Health Are Not the Same (No Matter What Fatphobia Attempts to Claim)
Do you believe everyone who’s fat is unhealthy? This author heard it from everyone – other fat people, doctors, strangers, concerned friends and family – and herself. Here’s how she changed the game by refuting the excuses people give for sizeist and fatphobic comments. Learn why it doesn’t have to be this way, and how to reframe what we call “healthy living.”
Read More4 More Things Adults Can Do to Address Child Victimization
We can lay the groundwork for the children we love for good health and truly empowered living. Here, we look those aspects of protecting children that are slightly beyond the basics: the more subtle, on-going interactions that strengthen our children, influence their decision making, impact their safety, and, hopefully, contribute to a safer and saner society.
Read More4 ‘Body Positive’ Phrases That Exclude Trans People (And What To Say Instead)
This author knows from firsthand experience that the body acceptance movement has left transgender people largely invisible. How do these ideas change your approach to body positivity?
Read MoreHere’s a Touching Film To Show How To Support Your Gender Non-Conforming Child
Parents mean well, but is the way you’re trying to help your child actually hurting them? Check out Kat Blaque’s illustrated story about gender policing for a crucial lesson every parent could learn from.
Read More4 Ways Colonialism Affects the Everyday Lives of Filipino Americans
“#1: Comments about the darkness or lightness of your skin.” The colonial mentality has been passed down through generations – and here’s how it looks for Filipino Americans today.
Read MoreActivist Burnout Is Real – And You Probably Need to Read These 4 Ways to Manage It
This is a really helpful way to tell burnout from a bad day. How do you cope when it all feels like too much?
Read MoreBreaking Down the Desire to Be Thinner
People often talk about thinness, and the desire for thinness as a given. It’s so ingrained in our culture (thanks, $58.6 billion diet industry) that we don’t often ask the question “Why do you want to be thin?” What would being thin mean to you? I want to break apart some thinness myths. Let’s take a closer look at nine supposed benefits of being thin.
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