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5 Ways to Maintain Your Queer Identity in a Relationship People Read as Straight
It can feel pretty invalidating to have your queer identity erased when people refer to your relationship as “straight.” These suggestions can help you celebrate your queerness, no matter who you’re with.
Read More6 Ways to Support a Survivor of Woman-on-Woman Sexual Violence
“Will I be taken seriously?” All survivors deserve support – including survivors of woman-on-woman rape. Here’s how to give that support.
Read MoreHow to Figure Out What Your Boundaries Are
You may have read about the importance of setting boundaries – but what if you don’t know what your boundaries are? These steps can help you find out.
Read MoreWe Need to Stop Using These 3 Excuses to Justify Fat-Shaming Pregnant People
When “health concern” comes in this form, it’s not supportive – it’s oppressive. Have you witnessed any other ways of fat-shaming pregnant people?
Read MoreHere Are 3 Examples of Christian Privilege – And How You Can Challenge It
Christianity is seen as the default in many places – and you might not have even noticed all the ways that shows up in your life.
Read More8 Reminders to Not Be So Hard On Yourself When You’re Just Trying to Survive
If you’re “just getting by,” you might feel like a failure. These affirming reminders will remind you that slowing down can actually be good for you.
Read More50 Shades of Grey: Kink or Abuse?
There’s been a lot of criticism in feminist and kink communities over the “Fifty Shades of Grey” series – first as novels, and now as movies. And the biggest problem is that what’s being depicted here isn’t really BDSM – it’s intimate partner violence, from stalking behavior to ignoring safe words. Watch this video to learn more about the controversy.
Read More5 Efforts Toward Creating a More Feminist Classroom
If you’re a feminist and you want some ideas on how create a more feminist classroom (without wearing your “Clitoris is Not a Dirty Word” t-shirt on dress-down day), here are five efforts that you can try.
Read MoreFood Choices Aren’t Moral Issues – Here’s How to Stop Making Kids Think They Are
“Ugh, more junk food?” Are you framing nutrition as something that can make your kids a “good” person? Try these alternatives to this harmful approach.
Read More5 Ways to Bring Feminism to Your Education
“I don’t want to be ‘that person,’ but…” You can find info on things like textbooks and office supplies, but what about using your feminism to advance the classroom environment? These tips can give you a great start.
Read More6 Reasons Why Birthing Education Is a Reproductive Right
What do you think of when you hear “reproductive rights?” Access to abortion and birth control, most likely. For most people, the list ends there. But reproductive rights are also about HOW a person will give birth. Where, when, and with whom a person gives birth is equally important a right as their ability to prevent, continue, or terminate a pregnancy. Here’s why.
Read MoreThis Stunning Video Shows the Obstacles Native Youth Face in Education
“Are you sure you want to go through with this?” Too many Native students know how this feels – being told you can’t achieve your goals. Gyasi Ross poignantly captures this feeling.
Read MoreWhy We Must Protect Sex Workers At All Costs During The #MeToo Era
Centering sex workers in the #MeToo movement will help to amplify the important work of those who are already organizing for sex worker rights.
Read More5 Myths About Sex Addiction Debunked (By A Sex-Positive Sex Addict)
CW: Addiction, Sexual Assault, Sex… in general. This article is about sex. I have always had a negative relationship with sex. I discovered masturbating early, around six or seven years old. I would use masturbating combined with my active imagination and constant daydreaming as a way to escape the loneliness and isolation I felt not…
Read MoreSocial Media Has Its Pitfalls But You Can Use It For Positive Change—Here’s How
Every time I speak up and share people reach out to me; they let me know that they feel empowered to share their own story.
Read MoreThe Ones We Left Behind: On Being An Ally To Small Town Queers
This is the essential conflict of being queer in a small, conservative town – should you chose to live openly and unapologetically, you might be rejected by the very people and things you’ve spent a lifetime loving. But it is possible to inspire change and build community in your own neck of the woods. The world needs people who stay and I want you to know that this flighty gay is here for you.
Read MoreRaising an Autonomous Generation: How to Set Boundaries with Your Children
Over the past few years, I have started making changes to ensure that my children are comfortable with their own identities. I want them to understand how to respond to and how to use the word no. There are steps that you can take, of course, to put some healthy space between you and your kids. But if you’re not sure where to start, I’ve got you covered.
Read MoreI’m An Activist. Am I Allowed to Unplug From the Internet?
We’re allowed to unplug from the Internet and take a step back from social media—and not just during times when we’re already feeling fatigue and burnout.
Read MoreYes, You Can Be Sex-Positive and Still Prefer Vanilla Sex
Sex positivity – it’s all about being wild in bed, right? Not if that’s not what you’re looking for. If vanilla sex is your style, here’s a comic with a really sweet ending to remind you that sex positivity includes you, too.
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