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Trans men, like all people, need to know how to have fulfilling, safe, healthy sex to feel whole and good about ourselves. We deserve it (and don’t let anyone tell you differently). But most out trans boys, trans men, and trans masculine people I know receive inadequate, if not wholly non-existent, sex talks. So here are seven key places to start.

There’s a lot of misinformation still out there about vaginal sexual response and what is considered “normal,” driven home by patriarchal ideals about what vaginal orgasm “should” look like. This leads people with vaginas to second-guess their own bodies and forget that they too experience and deserve sexual satisfaction – for their own sake.

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These are devastating. It’s far too common for poverty to be the default if you’re raising kids alone – and you may not realize how much that’s due to these circumstances unique to the structure of the United States.

“#1. Understand the difference between healthy sexuality and sexualization.” We know we live in a hypersexual world, but how do we approach that in our parenting?

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According to society, this author’s mother isn’t hard-working, responsible, or defined by anything but motherhood. These touching observations show just how wrong those common myths are.

Is marriage really better for children? This research reveals the real culprit of kids’ struggles – and why simply pushing for marriage won’t solve anything.

Many of us fall into the trap of “othering” survivors without even realizing it – and here’s how and why we must change these victim-blaming patterns.

Have you ever clashed with a new partner about your kids’ eating habits or privacy? It can be tricky, but these strategies will help you navigate these situations.

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.

Do you know what it’s like to be bisexual when people assume you must be gay or straight? This article breaks down the damaging result of bi erasure, and shows how to be a better ally to bisexual people.

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Parenting is a hard enough job as it is – and dealing with your own childhood trauma brings even more challenges. But these strategies show that it’s possible to be a capable, loving parent in spite of what you’ve been through.

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It doesn’t take an expert to know that the celeb moms we fawn over don’t have the typical post-pregnancy experience. But applauding “bouncing back” from a pregnant body is just one of the ways we send humiliating messages to people who have given birth. Have you internalized these messages? Here’s your guide to challenging the criticism of the post-pregnancy body.

The predominant message sent to young mothers and pregnant teens in the media, by politicians, and from teachers at schools is that they are promiscuous, tarnished goods who are bringing “problem children” into the world. But that simply isn’t true. Here are just a few of the lies we need to stop telling about teen pregnancy and young motherhood in the U.S.

#1: “Exercise shouldn’t be framed in terms of weight loss.” In a world of toxic messages about health and fitness, how do you talk to your kids about exercise? These changes can help.

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“My hair’s too long for a boy.” How would you feel if your child said something like this? These great ideas for what to do show why it’s so important to respond when your child makes gender-based comments.

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Have you made any of these common missteps? We’ve seen them a lot, and even the well-meaning ones can have a serious impact.

Do you know any single parents? Then you should know what’s hurtful and helpful to say to them. This mom has learned a lot about the judgments thrown at single parents, including well-intended words that cause harm. Find out what not to say to a single parent, and get ideas for how to offer support. Let’s help break the isolation and stigma single parents face.

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Did you know that more birth control options could exist? Here’s what’s holding us back from them.

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Are you part of the problem of erasing trans identities? These examples are super common – but once you recognize them in your behavior, you can make a change.

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You’re probably reinforcing sexist thinking without even realizing it with these well-meaning assumptions about women. What other forms of benevolent sexism would you add to the list?