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Society tells us to be quiet and deal with the trauma of sexual violence alone. This complacency allows for continued violence, loneliness, and delayed healing. However, creating community through sharing our history with sexual violence is an empowering and revolutionary act of self love. Check out this article for strategies on how to safely share your story.

Need some help explaining or understanding intersectional feminism? Akilah’s quick and delicious analogy has you covered.

Many people who suffer from depression feel stigmatized for it. But depression is as real as broken bones and can be treated with therapy – if you learn to let it.

Yes, it’s true. Race is a social construct. That fact has been used frequently to deny the very real experiences of people of color. Ever heard or said “I don’t see race” or “Why do they have to make it a race thing?” That’s part of the problem. Here’s a really clear break-down on why race still matters. Let Melissa A. Fabello inspire you to do something about it.

Miscarriage is a part of reproductive rights and justice — and something that we can’t afford to ignore. Here are four ways to combat the silence and stigma.

“We call it lesbo-heckling.” Secrets, meeting new people, getting mistaken for siblings – can you relate to these experiences?

Illustration of a parent carrying a child on their shoulders against a yellow background

“Dads don’t like to spend quality time with their kids.” Can you spot why myths like this one are so harmful? What would you add to the list?

There are a lot of misconceptions about what it means to be a trans guy — everything from conflating it with sexuality (“All trans guys are just super lesbians”) to misunderstanding that trans is not necessarily defined physically (“You aren’t really trans until you start hormone treatment”). Arielle Scarcella and Benton Sorensen team up to bust some of these myths!

Have you ever made this comparison? You might think that showing “concern” for smokers and fat people is all just about encouraging people to be healthy. Here’s a comic with an essential reality check.

Think asexual people are “just confused,” or that they can’t have “real” relationships? Here’s a moving story that busts those myths and more.

(Content Warning: Rape) You may have heard horrific stories about rape and victim-blaming. Maybe one of those stories is yours. With how often rape happens, what does it mean to raise children and hope for their safety? In this chilling spoken word piece, Elizabeth Acevedo explores how she would raise her daughter, showing exactly why it’s so important to fight rape culture.

“The sun will shine again.” These #SurvivorLoveLetters are so powerful – we hope you find them as inspiring as we do.

This article was originally published on Wear Your Voice and republished here with the author’s permission. The other day as I was riding the subway, I saw an advertisement for a new television series centering on Natalee Holloway, the 18-year-old who disappeared when she was on a high school graduation to Aruba in May 2005. The case is…

Now this is what we call motivation!

She makes some fascinating points that will definitely make you think twice before you buy into the Islamophobic assumption that all hijabi women are forced to – while also acknowledging that some women are.

“Boys always want it.” Watch this performance to the end – Akeemjamal Rollins has a powerful message about why we’ve got to stop silencing male survivors.

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This author, like so many of us who spend our time fighting sexism, was charged with wanting to be a victim. Is it true? We do often seek to acknowledge the horrifying truth of how our culture mistreats women and other marginalized folks. But that doesn’t mean you’re “playing the victim.” Here’s some affirmation of how far that is from the truth.

Think no high school boy would ever be interested in feminism? Think again! Ileana Jiménez has been teaching a class on feminism in a New York City high school for two years with huge success. Check out what some of her male students had to say about the class, what it was like to learn about feminism in high school, and why they now identify as feminists.

Have heard about the “belly button challenge?” Yikes! Find out what it means for you that this kind of pressure is actually a thing.

“Do you really think I owe you a response?” What would you say if you could be honest with your catcallers? These women captured exactly what’s on our minds.