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3 Reasons Why We Need To Talk About Queer And Trans People And Birth Control
When we talk about birth control, we need to remember that cis straight women aren’t the only stakeholders.
Read MoreThis Comparison Exposes How Much Homophobia Shapes Your Notion of A ‘Normal’ Day
A visibly queer person and their ally spend a day together – which one of their experiences is more like your “normal?”
Read MoreHere’s Why You Need To Practice Radical Vulnerability Online
I have put myself out there in ways that feel terrifying because it’s a revolutionary act as a multiply marginalized person to even exist in such a visible way.
Read MorePrivacy Is Not Dead – Here’s Why It’s an Important Social Justice Issue
Coming across social media photos of people’s breakfast and feeling like privacy is dead? This comic shows why privacy rights are more important than ever.
Read More3 Ways to Avoid Demonizing Your Teen’s Sexuality
Many parents demonize their teenagers’ sexuality without even realizing it – and that can be damaging. Here’s how to respect your teens’ sexuality instead, with proof of the positive impact your respect can have.
Read MoreWhy We Need Gender Neutral Language for Abortion Access
Do you think only women need access to abortions and reproductive healthcare? That assumption hurts trans and non-binary people – Jack Qu’emi shares how.
Read MoreIntersex Awareness
Did you know that biological sex is not a binary? As many as 4% of the population are predicted to be intersex — born with reproductive or sexual anatomy that doesn’t fit neatly into the definitions of male and female. Check out this week’s video headline for an introduction into the reality of intersex conditions and how to respect intersex individuals.
Read MoreLet’s Talk About Domestic Violence in the Trans Community
Domestic violence is about power. When one’s trans identity challenges conventional gender definitions, its boundaries, and its performances, DV survivors can often feel disempowered. And because it is happening in trans* communities, we need to talk about it and what you can do to help. With the right knowledge and tools, you can help facilitate recovery.
Read More8 Things You Only Know If You Are Born Intersex
Do you know what it means to be born intersex? The experiences and lives of intersex people are diverse, but here are some lessons this author has learned that everyone should know about.
Read More5 Ways That Science Supports Feminism – Not Gender Essentialism
Ever come across the anti-feminist objection that “science” and “biology” determine gender roles? Here are the fascinating facts that throw that idea out the window.
Read More5 Barriers Keeping Marginalized People From Paying Off Student Loans
There’s more to the story of student loan debt than you might think. Can you name these barriers for marginalized people paying off student loans?
Read More8 Tips for Coming Out as Non-Binary
Coming out as non-binary comes with a host of challenges. But it is possible to come out, and these tips can help.
Read MoreThe Case For ‘Latinx’ — And Why This Term Matters For Intersectionality
You might have noticed that we use “Latinx” instead of “Latino/a.” Here are two scholars on why Latinx is more than just a buzzword – it’s an important way to recognize intersectionality in Latinx communities.
Read MoreI Am Loveworthy: How a Transgender Woman Found Love
I never had bad luck with dates or flings, especially with the kinds of men who look good on paper. Yet my trysts with these men never led to anything meaningful. I was constantly being pushed away or kept out of sight by men attracted to me but terrified of what everyone else might think of dating a transgender woman. That is, until I met Drew.
Read MoreWhat Does It Mean to Be Intersex? 4 People Generously Let You Know
Turns out there’s a lot most folks don’t know – and our misunderstandings cause a lot of harm. Are you surprised by any of this info?
Read MoreDon’t Miss This Trans Poet’s Moving Letter to the Girl He Used to Be
Performance poet Ethan Smith had an important message to send his former self – and here’s the emotional, honest, and profound result in “A Letter to the Girl I Used to Be.”
Read More5 Things You Should Know About Your Agender Acquaintance
“Agender” by definition means “someone without gender,” and falls under the big, colorful trans umbrella. While the identity is easily summed up in a sentence or two, the concept is where people seem to get lost. So, here’s a guide to the most common assumptions, faux pas, and outright weird notions about people who are agender that pop up in everyday life.
Read More6 Ways to Support Your Non-Binary Child
Non-binary kids are kids who feel that they are multiple genders, none, or some mixture thereof. As a former non-binary kid myself, this author has some thoughts about how best to parent non-binary kids. Because knowledge is power – and knowing how to wade through your child’s non-binary identity can help you be a better parent and your child be their authentic self!
Read MoreHow Misogyny Shows Up in the Queer Community
How can we in the LGBTQIA+ community help fight misogyny? The sad but necessary truth is that we have to start from within. This comic shows how objectification, oppressive beauty standards, and other forms of misogyny show up in LGBTQIA+ communities. Learn why and how we must unlearn these behaviors to create the safe and welcoming space we hope for.
Read More4 Reasons Why Expecting LGBTQIA+ People To Come Out Is Problematic (And How Inviting In Is Better)
This might be a surprise to you, but it makes so much sense. Does it change how you think about coming out stories?
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