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Can DNA Analysis Really Tell Us Who We Are? 3 Questions to Help You Find Out
Ever wondered if analyzing your DNA could help you understand your identity? This author gave it a try, and she’s passing on the info that might help you, too.
Read More7 Uplifting Lessons from Bree Newsome, Riley Curry, and Other 2015 Black Girl Heroes
Serena Williams, Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, Amandla Stenberg and more – Black women and girls have done incredible things this year. How will you apply these lessons to your life?
Read MoreWhy Our Punitive Justice System Doesn’t Work – And 3 Alternatives to Prisons
You may have been taught that prisons equal safety – but this info shows how far that idea is from the truth. Here’s why we need to rethink what justice can be, and what’s possible instead of prisons and policing.
Read More6 Unexpected Ways I’ve Healed From Gaslighting Abuse and Learned to Trust Myself Again
Gaslighting makes you doubt your own memory and perceptions – which can feel impossible to recover from. This author found some surprising ways to heal, and she hopes these tips can help you, too.
Read MoreYour FitBit Is Ruining Your Relationship with Your Body – Here Are 3 Reasons Why
This author’s done with FitBit, Nike+, and all the other apps that “track your numbers.” Here’s why this is a big problem disguised as health – and how it might be taking a toll on you.
Read More7 Lessons on Why Homelessness Needs Our Urgent Attention
This author participates in an important effort that not many people know about – but everyone needs to know what it teaches him about homelessness.
Read More8 Reasons Why the Policing of Parents Who Nurse in Public Is Street Harassment
“If you’re doing anti-street harassment work and you’re not actively advocating for the rights of parents to nurse in public, then your work is incomplete” – and this author wants you to understand exactly why.
Read More4 Things Stopping Us From Ditching Diet Culture and How to Finally Let It Go
“Why are we so attached to our diets?” Diet culture is everywhere, spreading misinformation about what “healthy” means. But we must break free from diet culture’s influence – and here’s what’s in the way.
Read More6 Awful Things That Happen When We Think ‘Good’ People Can’t Be Rapists or Abusers
Whether they’re celebrities or people we know, we tend to believe “good” people are nothing like the “monsters” who rape and abuse. But here’s why we need to drop this idea – for survivors, for community, and for yourself.
Read More10 Ways to Help Your Bisexual Friends Fight Invisibility and Erasure
For Bisexual Visibility Day, find out how to support your bi+ friends with these practical tips – and learn why visibility is so crucial.
Read MoreWhat’s Wrong with Cultural Appropriation? These 9 Answers Reveal Its Harm
If cultural appropriation doesn’t seem like a big deal to you, you’re missing something big. Here’s what you need to know.
Read MoreSexual Harassment at Work in the Era of #MeToo (CLE)
7 Ways Sexual Trauma Can Affect Someone During Pregnancy
This author’s excitement about her pregnancy was quickly replaced by terror. If you’re a survivor of sexual violence, maybe you can relate to these struggles – and hopefully these ideas can help you cope.
Read MoreSexual Fluidity: Queer, Straight, And Anything Else You’re Feeling
This author has identified with many different sexual identities – and no, it’s not because she’s “confused.” This description of sexual fluidity will debunk any negative misconceptions that might come to mind.
Read MoreUnderstanding Sibling Sexual Abuse Through a Feminist Lens
Sibling sexual abuse is one of the most under-studied family violence issues, but it’s not entirely uncommon. And since the recent Lena Dunham controversy, it’s become a hot topic of debate in feminist circles. Where’s the line between typical experimentation with bodies and sexual abuse? This article sheds some light on the subject, giving you a place to start.
Read MoreHow My Sexuality Changed When My Husband Became My Wife
Does a person’s sexual orientation change if their spouse makes a gender transition? This author’s answer challenges society’s notions about sexuality and gender.
Read MoreOne Poet’s Response to an Obscene, Sexually Objectifying Question
Venessa Marco was just trying to buy lunch when a man asked her if she “knows how to deep throat.” And this isn’t an isolated incident. Most of us can remember a time when we were going about our days when all of a sudden, we’re reminded that a man doesn’t view us as a person, but as an object. Check out this awesome poem to see how Venessa handled the situation.
Read MoreHere’s What Nobody Tells You About Being Sexually Assaulted
“It happened to me, but I am not alone.” These survivors have different experiences with sexual assault – and they’ve all had people say horrible things to them afterwards. This is a powerful example of survivors standing together in their truth.
Read MoreI’m Not Sexy and I’m Totally Ok with That
High heels, short skirts, and bold lipstick might look amazing on some women, but those things make me feel vulnerable. Like I’m seeking attention. And for whatever reason, the idea of strangers acknowledging me in a sexual way when I feel like it seems like that’s what I want makes me genuinely uncomfortable. I just happen to feel sexiest in a pair of jeans and a plaid shirt.
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