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11 Assumptions About Being Butch – And Why They Need to Stop
Have you made any of these assumptions about what it means to be butch? They’re way too common – and you might not realize how much they recreate patriarchal thinking. It’s time for a reality check.
Read MoreThese Are the IPV Myths Holding Us Back From Helping LGBTQIA+ Survivors
We’ve got to wake up to the fact that intimate partner violence can affect people of any gender or orientation. When you see how these myths have affected your perceptions, you’ll know exactly why.
Read MoreBlack Lives Matter: 25+ Resources for Your Conversations on Police Violence
How do you handle conversations on police violence and racism? This list can help, with info on structural racism, allyship, self-care for Black folks, and more.
Read MoreCelebrities Read Awful Reactions to Male Survivors in This Powerful PSA
“That doesn’t happen to guys.” You may recognize some of the people in this Joyful Heart PSA – and sadly, the myths they’re repeating about male sexual abuse survivors may be familiar, too. Pass on the message to say #NoMore shame and stigma.
Read MoreHow to Survive the Holidays in a Cross-Class Relationship
It’s your job to do what you can to educate yourself and show up for your partner in ways big and small.
Read More3 Reasons Prison Injustice Is a Feminist Issue That Needs Our Attention Now
Care about domestic abuse, sexual violence, and healthcare? Struggles like these have long been part of feminist movements, and it’s time to recognize that we need to fight prison injustice to take them on. With this article, learn about the appalling truth of how the prison system viciously hurts feminist causes, and get to the root of the issues you care about.
Read MoreEating Disorder Myths: The Naked Truth
Eating disorders are everywhere, and finally, people are beginning to realize it. Unfortunately, with the increased awareness has come a rash of myths – both about the disorders themselves and the people who suffer. Learn what they are so you can better support someone struggling with an eating disorder.
Read MoreA Reclamation of My Rights as an (Un)documented Person
“I have a right to a home.” These are important rights that every human being deserves – and this author’s reclaiming them for their immigrant community and every (un)documented person.
Read MoreHow the History of Pubic Hair Removal Exposes Society’s Illusions About Your Body
Magazines have declared that pubic hair is “back.” But do you know where messages about your pubic hair really started – and how they affect you today?
Read More7 Ways Transmasculine Folks Experience Emotional Abuse in Relationships
The toxic and abusive expressions of “love” that this author has experienced are far too common. If you notice any of these patterns in your relationship(s), here’s a chance to make a necessary change.
Read More50 Liberating Relationship ‘Rules’ for Feminists to Live By
Common advice pressures you to date according to some pretty oppressive “rules.” This is a different take that may help you find healthier guidelines.
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 MoreHow Queer Relationships Can Get Stuck in Harmful Gender Norms (And Why We Really Need to Get Unstuck)
The butch/femme binary can come in small boxes of how we’re “supposed” to be. Here’s some of the damage those boxes can bring – is any of it familiar to you?
Read More23 Ways Feminists Have Made the World a Better Place for Women
Why are we still having to argue that feminism is a good thing? It may seem obvious to you, but there’s still a debate. Feminism has proved that women’s rights are human rights. Denying that is a blatant disregard for the historical record. So here’s a pocket edition of the achievements. Check it out for the next time someone says feminism has a negative impact.
Read MoreLet’s Play ‘White Terrorist Bingo: Planned Parenthood Edition’
Have you noticed a difference between how the Planned Parenthood shooter is described and how other terrorists are portrayed? Franchesca Ramsey did, and she’s turned it into an enlightening round of Bingo.
Read MoreWe’re Taking Lesbian Sexuality Back from the Male Gaze and the Result Is Awesome
This comic says it all about men co-opting lesbian sexuality for their own pleasure – finally, the kind of queer media we’ve been wishing for!
Read MoreFive Locker Room Myths About Penises Debunked
Whispers from the mainstream media, pornography, friends, and locker room walls sell lies, telling us what we want to hear, convincing us of untruths. It’s like a game of Telephone, but what’s at stake is our understanding of ourselves and our relationships. And that’s a dangerous game. So here’s the truth – about penises.
Read More3 Sexist Ideas About Women’s Roles That Impact the Way We Treat Them as Survivors
You might be surprised to find your own ideas here. If you do, it’s time for a major change.
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 MoreHow I Learned That A Healthy Relationship Is More Than Having A Sexually Satisfied Partner
My first sexual experiences taught me that sex is all about power and control. For me, being in a relationship meant relinquishing any power or control I had over my own body and my own emotions. Sex was the key to emotional security; when my partner was sexually satisfied, I was emotionally satisfied. It took four years of counseling with a therapist specializing in trauma for me to understand that this was a very unhealthy way of thinking.
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