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Getting Real About What It Really Means to Be Asexual
“I don’t feel like I’m alone anymore.” This is a great story of how one person discovered their asexual identity – and it can help you learn about what it means to be asexual.
Read MoreHow Saying ‘We’re Just Like You’ Works Against the Queer Community
Does it really help LGBTQIA+ people to say that “we’re just like” cis and straight people? This comic reveals what people miss – and who they hurt – when they think they’re helping.
Read MoreWhy Being Intersex Is About More Than a Diagnosis
“Identifying as intersex is a radical process.” The trauma of the medical industry’s approach to intersex people can be damaging – but here’s how this author found healing.
Read MoreThe Pro-Choice Movement Has a White Supremacy Problem – And Anti-Choice Advocates Are Using It to Their Advantage
As this queer woman found out, keeping abortion safe and legal calls for more than you may think. Does any of this change how you’ll approach the issue?
Read More18 Ways My Privilege Shows Up As a Westernized Asian American
How are Asian immigrants who are seen as “foreign” treated differently than Asian Americans? Some of these answers are pretty subtle, but they definitely have an impact.
Read More6 Things You’re Telling Me When You Say I’m a ‘Bad Asian’
Do you know why the idea that she’s “not Asian enough” is so harmful? It’s a lot more sinister than you may realize.
Read More7 Things to Stop Saying to Pregnant People
When someone is pregnant, their body is often viewed as public property. As a result, many people feel free to make wildly inappropriate comments about everything, from their appearance to their lifestyle choices to their medical decisions. But pregnancy doesn’t negate autonomy! So here are seven examples of common comments and questions that we need to stop saying.
Read More4 Reasons We Need to Ditch the Myth That It’s Cool to Ask Until She Says ‘Yes’
We’ve all rooted for that guy in the movies who finally gets the girl. But in real life? This myth of pursuing until she “gives in” is dangerous – here’s why.
Read More4 Reasons Why Penis Size Shaming Is Anti-Feminist
“Small penis” jokes are common even among outspoken feminists and progressives – and this author’s giving some much-needed perspective on why they need to stop.
Read More5 Myths About Gender Neutral Parenting
Trying to parent outside the mainstream boy/girl binary can seem daunting to say the least. Some parents are turning to Gender Neutral Parenting, which focuses on not forcing any preconceived gender norms onto their child so they can find their own comfort spot on the continuum we call gender. But there’s a lot of myths and misconceptions out there, which we’ll break down here for you.
Read MoreGold Star, No Thank You
Have you ever heard the term “gold star gay?” It’s used to describe a gay person who has never had sexual intercourse with a person of a different sex. Here to explain the many ways this term is problematic is queer activist and video blogger Weston Bonczek! Watch as Weston explains how the term “gold star gay” is misogynistic, cissexist, and heteronormative.
Read MoreThe Phone Rang – It Was My College Rapist
This comic tells a story that’s far too familiar to far too many people. What happens when you try to bury your trauma, only to have it brought back up again by a phone call?
Read MoreJust a Bit of Banter — On Racism and Cultural Appropriation
When the University of Exeter chose the theme “Tribal” for their annual Safer Sex ball, the reaction was mixed. Some argued that the theme was racist, while others countered that it was “just a bit of banter.” Check out popular vlogger Rosianna Halse Rojas’s response to her former university’s choice of dance theme, and the discussion happening within the community about its problematic aspects.
Read More6 Crucial Facts the Reported Abortion Decline Reveals About Reproductive Justice
Studies confirm that abortion has declined. Can you guess what this means about the reality of reproductive rights?
Read MoreFifty Shades of White: On Being a Trans Latina
I never really used to give much thought to the idea that society needs positive cultural images of minorities until I came to embrace my Hispanic heritage and come out of the closet. When I finally did, it raised the question: Where the hell are the transgender Latinas? Is it true that there really aren’t very many Latina/Hispanic trans women in this country?
Read More4 Myths That Hurt Polysexual Men and the Women They Date
“Bisexual men are really just gay.” When a man who isn’t straight is dating a woman, myths like this one stigmatize both of them. Make sure you’re not adding to the stigma by falling for any of these misconceptions.
Read MoreDear US Women: These 9 Societal Messages Are Lying to You
You’ve been told that you’re not strong enough, not smart enough, not aggressive enough. You’ve been told that these weaknesses and character flaws keep you from achieving certain things. And you’ve had more than enough of those lies. Here are some dangerous myths society has taught you. It’s time to get free and unlearn them, and this is a helpful start.
Read MoreThe Truth About Father Bias in Family Courts
Patriarchy affects how custody battles are eventually ruled – and not because the court is particularly in favor of women. It’s true that mothers are more likely to receive custody of their children in a divorce. But the source of the bias is not in the courts – it’s in the marriage. So if we want to change the role of fathers in divorce, we must first address the roles of fathers in the home.
Read More5 Ways Using Correct Gender Pronouns Will Make You a Better Trans* Ally
Pronouns are an important part of our language. Using the right pronouns in our own daily language and asking others to do the same isn’t enough to change the extreme transphobia, discrimination, and violence that trans* people experience, but it’s a simple way to use language to show respect for our friends, to make trans* issues visible, and to challenge gender-based oppression.
Read MoreHere’s What It Means When Your Romantic and Sexual Orientations Are Different
Does this description of “cross orientation” apply to your attractions? Find out what it means when your sexual, romantic, and other orientations don’t match.
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