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20+ Struggles Mentally Ill People Face in Colleges and Universities
Dealing with the symptoms of mental illness can be hard enough – and these examples of ableism on campus make college even tougher for students.
Read MoreWhat I Learned About My White Privilege From Watching ‘Get Out’
“I’m complicit in racism. And you are, too!” Are any of the themes in Jordan Peele’s “Get Out” familiar from your life?
Read MoreAn Affirming Help Guide for Living with Schizophrenia
It can be hard to find resources to help you cope with symptoms of schizophrenia like hallucinations and paranoia. But you’re in luck – here are some supportive ideas!
Read MoreWhat Is the Body Positive Movement?
Is it okay to call someone fat? Can you tell what a healthy body “looks” like? Marie Southard Ospina how the body positive movement is taking on these questions – and why that matters for you.
Read More4 Problems with the Way the Media Depicts Poor People
American media has a history of ignoring the marginalized in our society, including America’s poor. “But wait! I can think of an example!” Perhaps you can. But unfortunately, media representation isn’t enough; diverse and accurate media representation is essential. Here are four examples of cliche representations of poor people that don’t fit that bill.
Read More7 Tactics of Emotional Abuse Used By Trump Supporters Post-Election
Silencing, mocking, and threats of physical violence? You might be surprised to know that these common responses to Trump’s win from his supporters are actually abusive.
Read MoreThe Latest War on Women: Online Harassment
The Internet is very much a public space – with all of the same sexism, racism, homophobia, and transphobia of our streets, but often, much worse. Women are the targets of a lot of this ugliness. Not unlike street harassment in the way we feel its hovering, ominous presence and the way it can control our actions — or at least try to — online harassment is an issue to be taken seriously.
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 MoreWhy We Need To Discuss Sexual Pleasure in Reproductive Rights and in Our Bedrooms
We work so hard on reproductive rights – from advocating for increased access to abortion care, tackling abortion stigma, to dreaming up contraceptive innovations. But the underlying truth in all of this — that people have sex for pleasure — is something we don’t talk about. But we need to. So let’s change that.
Read More5 Tips for Self-Care in a Culture That Glorifies Stress
We often view being busy and worn out as a sign of being “productive” – so how can you prioritize taking care of yourself? These practical tips can help.
Read MoreWhat Has Feminism Accomplished?
“What has feminism actually accomplished?” We get this question from skeptics a lot. Here’s Cristen Conger with some notable feminist achievements from the last few years. What would you add to the list?
Read MoreYes, You Can Be Sex-Positive and Still Prefer Vanilla Sex
Sex positivity – it’s all about being wild in bed, right? Not if that’s not what you’re looking for. If vanilla sex is your style, here’s a comic with a really sweet ending to remind you that sex positivity includes you, too.
Read MoreJust Starting Psych Meds? Here’s a Guide to Help You
Do you have questions about taking medication for your mental health? Here’s a comic that covers one person’s perspectives and suggestions for starting out.
Read More6 Actual Facts About What It Means to Be Asexual
Myths and misconceptions about asexuality are way too common. Do any of these facts change what you thought about what being asexual means?
Read MoreHow Getting Diagnosed as Schizoaffective Bipolar Helped Save My Life
This artist was really hesitant to seek mental health care, but finally getting it changed her life. This comic tells the story of why she calls her diagnosis the best thing that ever happened to her.
Read MoreHow to Survive College When You Have a Mental Disorder
Are you struggling to get through college while dealing with a mental disorder? You’re not the only one – and these practical tips can help.
Read MoreAin’t I A Man: Being Black and Gay in a World that Honors Neither
Recently, an acquaintance invited me to a party. “It’s just for women and we will have a male stripper, but you can come since you’re gay.” I politely declined. Black, gay, and recently married are just a few of my identities. Identities are constantly changing and are largely self-created. Allies need to fully understand, respect, and encourage this belief.
Read MoreLose Hate, Not Weight
I lived a very long time with the belief that my body was my enemy. I believed it had betrayed me, swallowed me up, and that the real me was deep down somewhere inside. Because I was a girl, self-hatred was part of my cultural inheritance. My life began when I stopped trying to lose weight and set my mind to losing hate. Because I only get one body, and I will fight for it, not against it.
Read MoreSo You Got Called Out on Social Media By Someone More Marginalized Than You
Defensive, angry, confused – getting called out can bring up all kinds of feelings. Here’s a smart feminist guide to what to do (and NOT do) when it happens.
Read MoreLet’s Be Real: Disability Justice Activists Saved Obamacare — Here’s How You Can Thank Them
Why did this group of disabled people risk their safety for fellow Americans, most of whom would be quick to erase and invisibilize them?
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