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Why ‘What Does Your Tattoo Mean?’ Is a Bigger Question Than You Might Think
Misspelled tattoos. Culturally appropriated tattoos. Defiant tattoos. Are we missing something in our conversations about what tattoos mean to us?
Read MoreMy Period and Me: A Trans Guy’s Guide to Menstruation
I’m a dude – one with a uterus. So like most trans guys, I have to deal with periods at some point or another. And it’s not easy. Everyone in the world seems to think periods are the ultimate expression of femininity. Sometimes it makes me feel very, very feminine. But the truth is, there’s no reason bleeding makes me feminine. Here are five ways to remember this.
Read MoreMy Ex-Husband Used Religion As an Excuse to Abuse Me
She tried to be a “good Christian wife,” but her ex-husband and his family had a disturbing idea of what that meant.
Read More20 Facts About Living in Poverty That Rich People Never Have to Think About
If you’ve never been poor, you probably believe some of these common misperceptions about people in poverty. Here’s the truth.
Read MoreHere’s What It Would Look Like If We Treated Our Sons How We Treat Our Daughters, From Birth through College
Some folks might be surprised to realize how gendered we treat our children – and how that affects their adulthood! Share this article if you know someone who needs to think through this stuff.
Read More6 Reasons Why We Need Safe Spaces
In every single feminist safe space I’ve been, someone – usually someone who is more privileged than most people in the group – will call the space an “echo chamber.” But there’s a difference between an echo chamber and a safe space. Safe spaces are extremely useful and are of the utmost importance to the feminist movement. And I’ll tell you six reasons why.
Read MorePeriods in the Media
What’s up with the way that the media portrays menstruation? If all you knew about periods came from what you see on TV and in magazines, you’d think they’re either hilarious or terrifying. Watch Kat Lazo in this video where she discusses why this misrepresentation is dangerous for us if it causes embarrassment and uneasiness to the point of wanting to hide menstruation.
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 MoreHopeless, Desperate, Defeated: What Is BED?
Hopeless. Desperate. Defeated. Disgusted. Guilty. Ashamed. None of these adjectives describe feelings that any of us like to experience. Yet people with binge eating disorder (BED) may experience them every day. Eating controls their life, but there’s really no control there. Indeed, BED is characterized by a feeling of being out of control. So what is it, exactly?
Read MoreWhy You Need to Start Including Disabled People in Your Healthcare Activism
Telling people to stock up on medication in case they lose coverage? Tips like this aren’t taking disabled and chronically ill people into account.
Read MoreHow to Have a Healthy Long Distance Relationship
Whether you and your loved one are three hours away or three time zones away, you are in a long-distance relationship. In any healthy relationship, you should be honest and communicative, be open about your futures, support each other to be better people, and celebrate/evaluate your relationship on a regular basis. Distance should not change that.
Read MoreHow Mainstream Feminism Continues to Perpetuate Ableism (And How We Can Change That)
Many feminists want to work towards justice for people with disabilities, but how often do we stop and think about how we might be perpetuating ableism in our everyday lives?
Read More4 Ways I’ve Grown Stronger From Surviving Childhood Trauma
“I am a survivor with a haunting creation myth.” This author’s starting to see their strength – instead of feeling shame. These moving reflections can help make space for survivors of childhood trauma.
Read MoreHow My Mom’s Self-Hate Taught Me a Vital Lesson About Self-Love
“She didn’t like how she looked anymore. But if everyone thought I looked exactly like her, wasn’t she seeing a reflection of those things she hated in me?”
Read MoreMore Than a Theory, More Than a Trend: Making Your White Anti-Racism a Lifestyle Commitment
If your white anti-racism allyship is more about talking the talk than walking the walk, then people of color need you to reevaluate and come back when your anti-racism is a lifestyle commitment. Learn how.
Read MoreHow to Support Your Child Who Is Questioning Their Sexual Orientation
Many parents are uncomfortable with this process – but if you understand what it means for your child to question their sexual orientation, you’ll be better prepared to give vital support. Here’s what you need to know.
Read More4 Reasons Demanding ‘Objectivity’ in Social Justice Debates Can Be Oppressive
Have you ever had your perspective dismissed because you’re not “objective” enough about an issue that affects you? Glorifying so-called objectivity can actually be harmful, and here’s why.
Read More4 Essential Messages Black Folks with Natural Hair Don’t Get Nearly Enough
You might get the opposite of these messages often – but now it’s time for the affirming truth about your natural hair.
Read More4 Ways To Honor Native Americans Without Appropriating Our Culture
There’s a fine line between appropriation and appreciation. Here are four ways to honor Native Americans without dehumanizing them.
Read More“That’s Racist Against White People!” A Discussion on Power and Privilege
There’s no such thing as racism against white people – and that statement probably bothers you if you don’t know this info about prejudice and oppression. Here’s the reality.
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