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4 Hidden Problems with All of This ‘Love Your Body’ Talk
Don’t love your body? You’re not alone – and here’s why we need to lay off the pressure to get everyone on board with the “love your body” movement.
Read MoreHow Our Othering of Sexual Assault Survivors Allows People to Doubt Them
Many of us fall into the trap of “othering” survivors without even realizing it – and here’s how and why we must change these victim-blaming patterns.
Read More3 Ways Gender and Sexuality Are More Fluid Than We Think
This author’s identity is more fluid than they once thought. These lessons they’ve learned through the process of discovering that might just change your perspective on gender and sexuality, too.
Read More6 Things White Parents Can Do to Raise Racially Conscious Children
Talking about race is challenging for many parents, especially White parents. And we need to get over it. Here are a few things everyone can do to make it better.
Read More7 Ways to Lovingly Support Your Gender Non-Binary Partner
Why I Will Continue to Be Offended by Jokes About Dark Skin
Colorism is not a joke. And no, we shouldn’t “lighten up.” Here’s why justifying jokes about dark skin is way more harmful than you might think.
Read MoreWedding Bells and Prison Bars: Why Prison Abolition Is a Queer Rights Issue
The mainstream Gay Rights™ movement has made a lot of important gains – like marriage equality, for instance – but it leaves a lot of folks wondering: Have we forgotten our own history? Check out this article to understand the ways in which the history of queer and trans liberation needs to inform our activism today – and why prison abolition should be a top priority.
Read More10 Ways To Talk To Your Kids About Sexual Abuse
Talking to your kid about sexual abuse probably seems worse than even talking about sex. But given the statistics, your child is much more likely to be molested than to be hit by a car when crossing the street. Here’s how you can reduce your child’s vulnerability to being sexually abused and increase the chances they’ll tell you if something happens.
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 MoreThings I’ve Learned from Writing Under a Gender-Neutral Name
When someone wants to tear apart my writing, they often bring up my presumed gender to do so. My presumed femaleness is never mentioned with respect. They say, “Stop being so easily offended, b*tch.” Femaleness is used to discredit me in a way that maleness is not. When I’m presumed male, my maleness never comes up at all. Because maleness is our societal default setting, it’s never mentioned.
Read More8 Unexpected Confessions of a Transexual Man
We really didn’t expect some of these (which reminds us to check our assumptions). Which one surprises you most?
Read MorePracticing Feminism for Father’s Day
How can we make feminist commitments this Father’s Day? This list of ideas ranges from the civic to the personal, the playful to the political, but each suggestion is geared so that feminism is at the heart of our families. Join us in making a commitment to take at least one action against patriarchy and misogyny in real life. Let us evolve fatherhood together.
Read MoreGuys Need Pap Tests, Too: A Trans Man’s Guide to Visiting the Gyno
Going to the gynecologist, as a trans man in a transphobic world, can be an incredibly uncomfortable and verbally violent experience. Consequently, many men avoid getting necessary medical services like pap smears—which could lead to a completely different discomfort. Here’s some advice on how to safely negotiate your pap test as a trans man.
Read More3 Examples of Everyday Cissexism
Oppressive assumptions and myths are often so embedded in our society that they are difficult to recognize. This is true of cissexism, which is often thought to be a more subtle form of transphobia. By “subtle,” I mean that it is less visible to cisgender people. Despite this, it is no less damaging. In order to eradicate transphobia, we need to tackle cissexism.
Read More5 Lessons My Mom Inadvertently Taught Me About Being a Latina Single Mother (And How I Unlearned Them)
According to society, this author’s mother isn’t hard-working, responsible, or defined by anything but motherhood. These touching observations show just how wrong those common myths are.
Read More4 Reasons Your ‘Harmless’ Opinions About Trans People Aren’t Actually Harmless
There’s a difference between a curious question and an invasive demand. Here’s why anti-trans skepticism is far from harmless.
Read More4 Ridiculous Questions People Asked Me When My 11-Year-Old Came Out as Gay
“Don’t you think he’s too young to know?” If you’ve had any of these questions about queer youth, here’s a reality check on why they’re flawed.
Read MoreWhy Reverse Oppression Simply Cannot Exist (No Matter What Merriam-Webster Says)
Want to know why reverse oppression can’t exist? You’ll have to get out of the dictionary and into understanding the nuances of people’s lived experiences. Here’s what you need to know about oppression: what it is, what it isn’t, and what makes it a special problem. The very nature of oppression won’t allow reverse oppression to exist. Read on to learn why.
Read MorePolyamorous Dating: 5 Tips For Dealing With Jealousy
“But don’t you get jealous?” This is often one of the first questions about polyamory, and it’s true that jealousy can be tricky to navigate. If you’re polyamorous, these helpful tips can give you the tools you need.
Read More3 Well-Meaning Assumptions About Women You Never Realized Were Sexist
You’re probably reinforcing sexist thinking without even realizing it with these well-meaning assumptions about women. What other forms of benevolent sexism would you add to the list?
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