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The US Just Got Marriage Equality – Right When I’m Getting a Divorce
This author’s family has stood on the front lines of the marriage equality movement – which makes her divorce all the more complicated. Find out why she still has reason to celebrate.
Read MoreSo You Think You’re Polyamorous: A Guide to Coming Out to Yourself
Figuring out if you’re polyamorous isn’t easy when society conditions us to believe that having multiple partners is abnormal or deviant. But your feelings are valid, and these tips will help you sort them out.
Read More7 Need-to-Know Steps for How to Have the Best First Date (And Possible Relationship) Ever with Another Woman
You’re giddy with excitement for your first date with another woman! So don’t let narrow expectations of what relationships “should” be get you down. Take these tips on everything from what to wear to how to make a perfect plan. These are the keys to breaking down heteronormativity and building up meaningful relationships – full of respect and a whole lot of fun.
Read MoreHow Romantic Comedies and Social Media Teach Folks That Stalking Is Okay If It’s in the Name of Love
It’s a go-to romcom staple: Boy likes girl, but girl doesn’t like him back. The determined boy will then spend the movie trying to convince the girl to give him a chance. And although audiences are supposed to cheer him on, the truth of the matter is that this trope actually portrays stalking behavior. And when we show stalking as romantic, we start blurring lines.
Read MoreDating Fails on the Autism Spectrum
“Dating and relationships are foreign territory.” Sound familiar? Dating can be confusing for anyone, and for this author, it can be truly mystifying. Read on for her adventures in dating with an autism spectrum disorder, and learn why we should widen the acceptable way of making friends and showing romantic interest – so we can all be liked for who we are.
Read MoreAsexual, Aromantic, Partnerless, Child-Free… And (Yes!) Happy
Some people are perfectly happy without partners and kids, and it’s about time that we start respecting that. Read this article to really understand why.
Read MoreSo You’re a ‘Breasts Man’? Here Are 3 Reasons That Could Be Sexist
Boobs are great, but forgetting there’s a person behind them is not. As in the case of one reader, there are times when comments on our bodies (yes, even from loved ones) are unwarranted, unnecessary, and marginalizing. And there are painful consequences to objectifying body parts associated with womanhood. To help explain why, here’s what’s not okay about these comments.
Read MoreHealing From A Broken Heart — In And Out Of The Bedroom
If you’re newly single, you shouldn’t have to feel embarrassed about how you heal – and that includes if you heal in a sexual way or if you choose not to. You might get a lot of advice and judgments. But here’s all the post-breakup bedroom advice you need: a comic to remind you that you know what’s best and healthiest for you, no matter what anyone else says.
Read More7 Snarky Responses to Those Annoying Questions People Ask Single Women Who Date Men
We have a hard time envisioning a woman who isn’t driven by romantic aspirations. You need go no further than any grocery store magazine aisle to be bombarded with quizzes, horoscopes, and advice on love. And we really need society to catch up and stop asking single women annoying questions. But until that glorious day, here are seven snarky responses to try.
Read MoreAn Answer to ‘Why Is She Dating a Masculine Woman Instead of Just Dating a Guy?’
Maybe you’ve heard it, been asked it, or wondered about it yourself: Why do queer women and lesbians date masculine-presenting women instead of just dating a dude? Here’s an answer.
Read MoreAlong Came Poly: A Polyamorous Person’s Guide to Coming Out to Your Monogamous Partner
So you’ve figured out that you’re polyamorous. Awesome! But you’re also currently in a monogamous relationship. Uh-oh. Entering into a polyamorous relationship from a previously monogamous one can take work – but not only is it not impossible. It also can lead to healthier, more fulfilling relationships! Check out this comic to learn how to talk to your partner about your polyamory.
Read MoreFamily Violence Doesn’t Discriminate – But Biased Systems Do
(Trigger Warning: Intimate partner violence, sexual assault) Family violence affects people of all backgrounds. So don’t all survivors deserve support? With her story, one woman exposes the terrible truth about the racism and stigma aboriginal survivors face when they try to pursue safety and justice. Read her powerful story of surviving intimate partner and sexual abuse, and let’s advocate for justice for all survivors.
Read MoreHealthy Relationships Come in All Shapes and Sizes
Too often, conversations around what healthy relationships look like completely ignore relationships that fall outside of the heterosexual, monogamous framework that our society so desperately wants us to cling to. But there are all sorts of ways to have relationships – including within asexuality, polyamory, and kink – and they all can be healthy and satisfying.
Read MoreWhat Does It Mean When a Boy Says He Loves You?
It all seems so simple. Just a boy telling you he loves you, right? But if it’s your first time hearing those words, it can be complicated. Take it from Edwin Bodney, this brilliant poet who tells it like it is about first love, longing, and what words really mean. He bravely shares the lessons he’s learned — and his last line is a heartbreaker.
Read MoreCelebrating the Love between Queer Men of Color – In 25 Wonderful Photos!
This wonderful photography project celebrates the beautiful humanity of queer men of color in love – amplifying their tenderness, their vulnerability, their love, and their lives. This sort of archive is a radical tool of reclamation that fights the ways institutional oppression consistently projects dangerous, criminal, and violent connotations onto men of color.
Read MoreHow to Recognize and Respond to Intimate Partner Violence
Our culture tells us that intimate relationships should be private. On too many occasions, that privacy hides violence and abuse. This infographic not only shares critical statistics, it also provides strategies for recognizing abusive relationship patterns, suggestions/resources for support, and examples of healthy relationship qualities.
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 MoreHow Does Asexual Dating Work?
Asexuality is just now coming onto the horizon as an identity. In the last ten years, there has been a growing awareness that some people don’t experience sexual attraction. Given how our society assumes everyone is and wants to be sexual, it can be confusing for some people to understand how asexual people date. So here are some
Read MoreSupporting Your Partner in Their Healing from Sexual Trauma
Healing after sexual trauma can be an erratic, draining, and difficult process. It can also be extremely rewarding and empowering. While it is common for the partner of a rape survivor to feel helpless, there are many ways that they can be an excellent source of support. Here are some ideas to consider when attempting to support your partner with their healing.
Read MoreWhat Boys Look For in Girls
Hank Green knows we all want to be appreciated, but he wants you to know that initial attraction isn’t really based in reality. And he’s worried about young women basing their self-worth on whether they appeal to guys, especially since that seems to be how the world is set up. So hear him out in this video where he discusses love at first sight and its nonsense.
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