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Here’s What Trigger Warnings Are – And What They’re Not
Are trigger warnings part of a conspiracy to limit free speech? Let’s debunk myths like this one with this illuminating info on what trigger warnings really mean.
Read MoreHere’s the Encouragement You Need to Love Yourself Even Though You’ve Made Mistakes
You’ve probably come across encouragement to love yourself before – but how can you show yourself love if you’ve done “bad” things? Justin Hubbell offers a great answer.
Read MoreThese Are the IPV Myths Holding Us Back From Helping LGBTQIA+ Survivors
We’ve got to wake up to the fact that intimate partner violence can affect people of any gender or orientation. When you see how these myths have affected your perceptions, you’ll know exactly why.
Read More4 Ways to Support Queer Femmes – Instead of Erasing Us from Queer Communities
Do you know about all the ways femmes can be left out and put down in LGBTQIA+ communities? What are your ideas for getting rid of femmephobia?
Read MoreBeing a Butch Woman Around Men Sure Would Be A Lot Easier Without the Patriarchy
Being a butch woman among men occasionally comes with some issues – and they’re based on patriarchal nonsense. Check out this comic to see how this plays out.
Read MoreEssential Things to Think About for the Best Possible First Date with a Trans Woman
Check out this super cute comic to make sure you’re not perpetuating any anti-trans patterns. And have a great date!
Read MoreWhat Not to Say (And What to Say Instead) to Women Who Don’t Want Children
Do you know a woman who doesn’t want to have children? People tend to have lots of opinions and questions about us. This comic has what you need to know about how those thoughts might be based on sexist assumptions and dehumanizing stereotypes – and why it helps all of us to trust people to know what’s best for themselves, rather than judging or criticizing them.
Read MoreHealing From A Broken Heart — In And Out Of The Bedroom
If you’re newly single, you shouldn’t have to feel embarrassed about how you heal – and that includes if you heal in a sexual way or if you choose not to. You might get a lot of advice and judgments. But here’s all the post-breakup bedroom advice you need: a comic to remind you that you know what’s best and healthiest for you, no matter what anyone else says.
Read MoreAlong Came Poly: A Polyamorous Person’s Guide to Coming Out to Your Monogamous Partner
So you’ve figured out that you’re polyamorous. Awesome! But you’re also currently in a monogamous relationship. Uh-oh. Entering into a polyamorous relationship from a previously monogamous one can take work – but not only is it not impossible. It also can lead to healthier, more fulfilling relationships! Check out this comic to learn how to talk to your partner about your polyamory.
Read MoreDon’t Say This to Your Bisexual Partner
Does getting married mean a bisexual person has “picked” a side? No – and here’s why it hurts to make such assumptions.
Read MoreThe Most Popular Children’s Toys Set Our Girls Back in These Ridiculous Ways
What did you learn from your toys when you were a child? The answer may depend on whether you were raised as a boy or a girl. For a clear picture of the absurd differences between what society expects of men and of women, look no further than this comic. Here’s what everyone should realize about how we empower boys and disempower girls – and why we need to stop.
Read MoreAbortion Is a Real Experience, Not a Political Tool
This comic shows why we reserve the right to discuss our own lived experiences of abortion in order to spread truth, rather than the fear-mongering of using abortion as a political tool.
Read MoreCatcalls Are Not Compliments
Those of us who experience street harassment know that it’s not a compliment; it’s dehumanizing. But some people still insist that we should be flattered by these catcalls, claiming they “wish they got that kind of attention.” This comic shows what street harassment really looks like, and demonstrates why, no, you really don’t want this kind of attention.
Read MoreThe Blatant Hypocrisy of ‘Pro-Life’ Rhetoric
The “pro-life” movement is just asking for someone to point out their hypocrisy – and that’s exactly what these comic does.
Read More6 Subtle Microaggressions That Show Up in College – And Their Simple Solutions
Everyday examples of classism, ableism, and more – these shouldn’t be part of the college experience, so here’s how we can avoid these microaggressions.
Read MoreWhy We’re Calling Bullsh*t on Excuses for Workplace Sexism
Ever heard these excuses for why gender discrimination at work “isn’t about sexism?” This really puts in perspective why we shouldn’t believe the lies.
Read MoreThis Comparison Exposes How Much Homophobia Shapes Your Notion of A ‘Normal’ Day
A visibly queer person and their ally spend a day together – which one of their experiences is more like your “normal?”
Read MoreWhy Using the Right Pronouns Might Not Get the Reaction You Expect
Once you know how it actually feels for someone when you get their pronouns right, you’ll realize there’s no one “right” way to respond. Check it out.
Read MoreGot Confidence? If You’re a Woman, Prepare for This Backlash
Confidence is supposed to be a good thing. So why do women get these reactions? Have you ever had to deal with this?
Read MoreThe Top 10 Lies Keeping Us from Eradicating Racism
“I can’t be racist!” The people who say this often have good intentions – and a huge misunderstanding about how racism works. One of the biggest threats to our social justice work is the way oppression goes unnoticed in our day-to-day lives. So here’s a comic that names ten of the top lies about racism for what they really are, so we can finally move past them.
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