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This ‘Bisexual Makeup Tutorial’ Hilariously Takes Down Stereotypes
“You want to make sure your imperfections are about as visible as the bi community.” Which bisexual stereotypes bother you the most? They’re all going down with this superb parody!
Read MoreFat, Trans, and (Working on Being) Fine With It
Not only do I have to deal with the crippling dysphoria that comes from having a body that I often don’t even recognize as my own, I also have to deal with the cultural misogyny that tells me that a woman can’t be as fat as I am and still be desirable. I have to navigate this world where people either feel like my fatness is somehow hurting them or exists only to feed their fetish. And it sucks.
Read MorePatriarchy and How It Shows Up for Everyone
Unfortunately, patriarchy still exists. And it often manifests in casual ways that tend to go unnoticed by the majority of people. And women aren’t the only ones who suffer under this everyday patriarchy. Everyone does. It limits their range of experiences and diminishes their worth as humans. This plays out in everyday life far more often than we realize.
Read MoreThis Comic Reveals How Out-of-Control the Restaurant Industry’s Sexism Problem Really Is
Nobody should have to put up with these examples of sexism in the service industry. Do you have any more ideas on how to deal with it?
Read More5 Excuses for Street Harassment We Need To Stop Making…Now
When people normalize and defend public sexual harassment, they silence those who would speak out. But as more activists around the world stand up and say they’ve had enough, these misconceptions are getting kicked to the curb – where they belong.
Read More13 Lies We Have to Stop Telling About Bisexual People
Despite all of the gains the LGBTQIA+ community has made, bisexual people are still looked upon with confusion — or outright scorn — by gay, lesbian, and straight people alike. Here we are in the supposedly enlightened year of 2014 – and yet, biphobia persists. Here are a few tiresome lies society really needs to stop telling about bisexual people.
Read MoreI’m Fat and I Don’t Want to Assimilate into Diet Culture (And No, I’m Not Sorry)
“My body is not the most important thing in this story.” If you care about liberating women to make their own choices, you’ve got to read how this author stopped seeing her body as a sign of failure.
Read MoreHow to Support a Friend With Borderline Personality Disorder
Do you have a loved one with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)? These practical tips can help you support them and build a healthy relationship for you both.
Read MoreDon’t Call Me Beautiful (And What to Say Instead)
It’s the affirmation that every woman allegedly wants and even needs to hear: “You’re beautiful.” Like many girls, this author aspired to be beautiful. If she wasn’t beautiful, she thought, how could she put my best self forward? How could she designate herself as worthy of someone’s time? Not feeling beautiful becomes almost threatening. Which prompts the question: Why?
Read MoreWhy Exclusionary Racial Preferences Are Racist
I hear it all too often: “I’m not racist, but I just wouldn’t date [insert race/ethnicity].” If you have to start a sentence with a clarification that you’re not racist, that’s a pretty good indicator that you need to reevaluate whatever you’re about to say. You can’t know whether or not you have chemistry with someone unless you get to know them. So be open-minded.
Read MoreSex Tips That Don’t Suck
Had enough of sex tips that suck? They can really damage the way you see yourself. Take in this spoken word piece about real sex tips and take your body back.
Read MoreShattering Stereotypes: The Muslim Women You Thought You Knew
Asma and Farheen are twin sisters who both experience the same struggles with being labelled by belittling and ignorant stereotypes of Muslim women. And it put them in danger.
Read More5 Ways We Ignore Children’s Agency That Perpetuate Rape Culture
The ways we teach children to be obedient and polite seem harmless – until you realize what we’re teaching them about consent.
Read MoreSealioning: How to Deal with the Time-Wasting Troll Tactic We’re All Tired Of
If you’ve encountered trolls online, there’s a good chance that you’ve come across sealioning. These tips will help you deal with this irritating pretend cluelessness.
Read MoreDon’t Say Identity Labels Put Me In a Box – It’s More Like a Garden!
“So many labels! Why do you want to put yourself in a box?” If you’ve wondered this about “identity politics,” this metaphor will help you get it.
Read MoreHow Non-Christians Know There’s No War on Christmas
This time of year sparks debates about the ‘War on Christmas’ – a supposed attempt to keep Christians from celebrating their holiday. This comic flips the script to show what’s really going on.
Read MoreDo You Pull Your Hair or Pick Your Skin? How to Cope With Trichotillomania and Dermatillomania
The urge to pull at your hair or pick at your skin – does this sound familiar to you or anyone you know? This comic has what you need to know about trichotillomania and excoriation disorder (also known as dermatillomania).
Read MoreCalling an End to ‘Political Correctness’ Just Won’t Work – Here’s Why
How do you feel about the debate over “political correctness?” Some say that “being PC” is about stifling free speech – but this fun comic really puts things in perspective to show how wrong they are.
Read MoreBeyond Diversity: How To Build A Truly Anti-Racist Organization
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Read MoreKnow Someone with Food Allergies? Here Are 6 Things to Avoid Saying to Them
It might not seem like a big deal to say these things – but you should really find out what it’s like for a person with food allergies.
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