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3 Ways the Sexist ‘Manic Pixie Dream Girl’ Trope Can Show Up in Polyamory
Do you know about the Manic Pixie Dream Girl trope? When this sexist idea shows up in polyamorous relationships, the result can be toxic, and here’s how.
Read More17 Trans-of-Color Leaders Resisting, Inspiring, and Keeping it Real in 2017
Trans, gender non-conforming, and non-binary people have not been centered in the LGBTQIA+ movement. The LGBTQIA+ movement that we witness in television, print media, and in the law is predominantly a white, gay, and masculine movement. However, when one looks behind the scenes, we witness the emotional, physical, and spiritual labor of femmes, people of…
Read MoreHere’s What Neurodiversity Is – And What It Means For Feminism
You may have heard the word “neurodiversity” used in a medical context around disability. Here’s a summary of what neurodiversity is, how it’s relevant in your life – and why we can’t talk about feminism without it.
Read More9 Lies People Tell You When You Come Out as Bisexual – And How to Heal From Them
“Pick a side,” “You’re confused” – if you haven’t come across these biphobic messages yet, you probably will. Here’s why they’re all wrong about you – with the affirming truth of what it means to be bisexual.
Read MoreWhat Privilege Really Means (And Doesn’t Mean) – To Clear Up Your Doubts Once and For All
Ever felt upset when someone said you had privilege? That probably means you believe one of these myths. Let’s clear up what your privilege really means.
Read More4 Ways to Get Over the Feeling of Not Being Smart Enough
You know that feeling that you don’t deserve what you have and just got where you are based on luck? Well, it can lead to some serious problems. Here’s how to fight it.
Read MoreThe Fault in Our Left: 4 Ways to Tell if Your Politics are Truly Progressive
Progressive. Liberal. Human rights. Social justice. There are many words used to describe one’s drive to better the world. However, many of these political identities are missing some other words that are vital to political discourse if change is truly the goal. Here are few key phrases to keep in mind when reflecting back onto your own politics.
Read MoreBooze, Booty Shaking, and Backroom Hookups: Making College Party Culture Sex-Positive
With rare exceptions, no one who is throwing a party spends the time, energy, and money so that people will get assaulted. Yet there is a clear connection between college party culture and sexual violence. To mitigate the risk, most colleges simply take a punitive approach (with varying levels of alcohol education thrown in) to alcohol on campus. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
Read MoreWhy Some Bisexual People Don’t Feel Welcome in the Queer Community
As awareness of gay relationships is rising, there’s one group that often gets ignored: bisexual people. Many people can’t grasp that sexual attraction doesn’t have to be limited to one gender. And this can lead to some internal conflicts for bi folks. In this video, one bisexual activist shares her experiences of not feeling queer enough for the queer community.
Read MoreLove Without Boundaries: The Practice of Loving Many
I was raised to believe that I should only be with one person. Anything else wasn’t moral. But when you don’t know that it’s your birthright to love and express your emotions in whatever way your heart desires, how is one supposed to discover that there are infinite choices? I stumbled across the world of polyamory five years ago, and it has forever altered the way I see my connection with others.
Read More5 Helpful Things You Deserve to Know When You End a Relationship
It can be hard to be the one to initiate a breakup – especially when nobody’s telling you these things. Here are some reminders that can help.
Read More6 Ways to Reconcile Your Eating Disorder with Your Feminism
You might ask yourself how you can be a righteous, authentic feminist, waving the flag for body-positivity, even though you’re struggling with an eating disorder. Well, as this article explains, feminism isn’t about being ashamed of yourself or your process. It’s about owning your truth and sharing it. You (and your story) are a critical part of this revolution!
Read More7 Ways Your Vagina Changes as You Age
Sadly, this topic isn’t often discussed, but it’s important to understand. Does any of this information surprise you?
Read MoreA Feminist Approach to Good Loving in 5 Steps
Most articles about being a good lover begin with “How to Please Your Man” directives. Not this one. The heart of being a good lover starts with communication and self-awareness, making sure that you always carry a self-awareness and communication tool-kit. So here are a few more pointers that I’ve developed on how to take a feminist approach to good loving.
Read MoreDiary of a Polyamorous Black Girl – How I Learned That Polyamory Is a Privilege
Is polyamory a relationship option that’s unavailable to most black people? Here’s how this author has faced stigma as both a polyamorous person and a black woman.
Read MoreHere’s What It Really Takes to Be An Ally to Black Justice Movements
Bernie Sanders, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, respectability politics – lots of white folks who say they support black people are missing the mark in racial justice conversations. Here’s how to give more effective support.
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.
Read MoreFatphobia: 5 Facts and a Guide for the Disbeliever
Fatphobia is real, and fat acceptance activism is seriously needed. In a culture where systematic oppression against fat bodies exists, fat is absolutely a feminist issue. But in case you’re still dubious, here are five facts about our fatphobic society to serve as a guide for the disbelievers.
Read MoreLet’s Be Real, Mainstream LGBTQIA+ Organizations Aren’t Really Showing Up For QTPOC. Here’s What They Need To Do Now
The ‘LGBTQIA+ community’ is rife with hierarchies in power, and it’s been time to not just include, but center the most vulnerable members.
Read More4 Myths About Virginity
Virginity, supposedly, is sacred. But I have news for you: It doesn’t have to be. All it takes is a little bit of myth-busting, a little bit of education, and we can turn around the conversation about virginity. So let me help you navigate through the murky waters of these four myths about virginity. Join me. We’re long overdue.
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