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What’s wrong with telling a woman with high standards not to be “too picky” about dating? Check out the sexist assumptions behind this warning.

An angry child looks at the viewer; the background is out of focus.

Girls learn really early on that it’s not okay to be angry – and the damaging impact should really piss you off.

A parent and child look away from each other sadly at the dinner table.

The hardest part of her recovery may have been dealing with loved ones who didn’t understand her eating disorder – so let’s bust these common myths.

We need to talk about suicide among Native youth – and if these statistics aren’t enough to show you why, this young person’s story will convince you.

“A witch is a survivor.” These sleepover stories of Ouija boards might be familiar – and it’d be a mistake to write this fascination off as superficial.

In a world that values youth and beauty way more than it should, how can you “age well” as a feminist? Try these affirming strategies!

A group of people sit on yoga mats in the Sukhasana pose.

Ever had “one heck of a yoga class” like she did? Everyone in your class could have a more positive experience with these strategies!

A group of students sit at a table with their teacher, reading and smiling. The photo has a shallow depth of field.

If you’re making an effort to make the classroom better for children of color, that’s awesome. These tips can help you make a powerful difference.

Wait – what does acne have to do with feminism? Celia Edell breaks down some common struggles that reveal the answer, and what it means for you.

“It’s not you. It’s the industry.” These facts about this history of women’s clothing sizes, Marilyn Monroe, and marketing lies might help you feel better about your body.

Maybe you’ve heard of Body Dysmorphic Disorder – but this will show you how it really feels, and how society’s body image pressures make it worse.

How can you tell if a friendship or relationship is toxic – and what can you do about it? These steps might give you a good start.

What if you can’t treat your psoriasis? What this author learned about loving her body and overcoming shame when she stopped trying to get rid of her psoriasis.

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.

If you’re giving out advice to “just go to therapy,” you might be making one of these harmful assumptions.

A “scientifically proven” diet to help you lose weight? Somebody’s lying to you, and this comic exposes the truth.

Think asexual people are “just confused,” or that they can’t have “real” relationships? Here’s a moving story that busts those myths and more.

“What are you?” Are you making harmful assumptions about mixed race people? Check out the dangerous mindset behind these common phrases.

We’re all for resisting the pressure on women to judge each other – but let’s get some clarity on these common situations that aren’t “girl hate” at all.

2016 was a tough year for survivors, but you deserve to enter 2017 with self-love. This author’s resolutions are a great place to start.

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4 Reasons I’m So Done with Being Told to ‘Not Be Too Picky’ About Dates

Does Your Daughter Know It’s Okay to Be Angry?

3 Myths That Hurt My Eating Disorder Recovery

Native Youth and the Urgent Issue of Suicide

The Real Reason Women Love Witches

6 Fiercely Feminist Steps to Aging Gracefully

5 Ways to Be Inclusive When Teaching or Practicing Yoga

7 Strategies for White Educators to Help Foster Racial Justice

5 Reasons Why the Pressure to Have Clear Skin Is a Feminist Issue

Why Women’s Clothing Sizes Make Zero Sense

This Is What It Feels Like to Have Body Dysmorphic Disorder

6 Steps to Ending a Toxic Relationship with a Friend or Partner

I Stopped Treating My Psoriasis – And Here’s How It Changed My Life

8 Reminders to Not Be So Hard On Yourself When You’re Just Trying to Survive

3 Reasons Why ‘Just’ Seeing a Therapist Isn’t That Simple

Why Every ‘Scientifically-Proven Weight Loss Diet’ Is Actually a Total Scam

Why Being Asexual Doesn’t Mean I’m ‘Broken’

7 Ridiculous Things You Need to Stop Saying to Mixed Race People

5 Things We Shouldn’t Be Dismissing as ‘Girl Hate’

5 New Year’s Resolutions I’m Making as a Survivor of Sexual Assault