When I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder as a teenager, I was surprised. Why?
About Everyday Feminism
Teen Sex Isn’t the Problem (But Thinking That It Is Sure Is)
Comprehensive sex education is more ethical and effective than abstinence-only education.
Comprehensive sex education is more ethical and effective than abstinence-only education.
5 Ways to Take Care of Yourself Today
As if these were easy things to do for most of us or as if they are enough to undo a day’s worth of stress and heartache.
As if these were easy things to do for most of us or as if they are enough to undo a day’s worth of stress and heartache.
#Bethatguy: 7+ Everyday Ways Men Can Transform Masculinity
In reflecting on the post, I realized that it was so popular because it touched on an unfilled need.
In reflecting on the post, I realized that it was so popular because it touched on an unfilled need.
10 Ways Well-Meaning White Teachers Bring Racism Into Our Schools
As a former teacher myself, I feel so very fortunate to meet teachers from all over the United States in my work.
As a former teacher myself, I feel so very fortunate to meet teachers from all over the United States in my work.
Dear Men: Toxic Masculinity Is Imprisoning Us, and It’s Time to Set Ourselves Free
At every turn, the masculine path was clearly set in front of me. Strength, anger, endurance, violence, stoicism. This is for boys, this is for girls. Don’t dress like this, don’t watch this, don’t listen to this. Don’t, don’t, don’t.
At every turn, the masculine path was clearly set in front of me. Strength, anger, endurance, violence, stoicism. This is for boys, this is for girls. Don’t dress like this, don’t watch this, don’t listen to this. Don’t, don’t, don’t.
I Am Queer, I Am Non-Binary, and I Don’t Know What It Means to Feel Safe in Public
You couldn’t put your finger on it, but I knew what it was from the start, from the way that you looked at me.
You couldn’t put your finger on it, but I knew what it was from the start, from the way that you looked at me.
8 Things the History Books Don’t Tell Us About Native People
Do history books written by white folks tell the truth about Natives in the US? We think not.
Do history books written by white folks tell the truth about Natives in the US? We think not.
Mental Illness and Sexism: What Calling Women ‘Crazy’ Actually Does
It would be hypocritical of me to shame you for it because we’ve all done it. That’s why it’s important that we discuss it now.
It would be hypocritical of me to shame you for it because we’ve all done it. That’s why it’s important that we discuss it now.
Why People Hate Tess Munster (And Other Happy Fat People)
If I ever want to mourn humanity, all I have to do is scroll through Tess’ Instagram comments.
If I ever want to mourn humanity, all I have to do is scroll through Tess’ Instagram comments.
Not Sure What People Mean by ‘Triggering?’ This Article Is Your One-Stop 101
One thing I have noticed since becoming susceptible to triggering is that not many people understand how it works.
One thing I have noticed since becoming susceptible to triggering is that not many people understand how it works.
10 Questions About Why Ableist Language Matters, Answered
Disability metaphors abound in our culture, and they exist almost entirely as pejoratives.
Disability metaphors abound in our culture, and they exist almost entirely as pejoratives.
8 Things You Should Never Say to an Asexual Person
Many people who are asexual wish the general population knew a little bit more, especially about what not to say – I certainly wish that were the case.
Many people who are asexual wish the general population knew a little bit more, especially about what not to say – I certainly wish that were the case.
5 Things to Do (And Not Do) to Support Someone With Depression
Even if your depression is manageable enough for you to leave the house, it can affect everything in your life.
Even if your depression is manageable enough for you to leave the house, it can affect everything in your life.
3 Ways Our Middle Class ‘Good Intentions’ Do More Harm Than Good
I’m concerned about good intentions. They’ve been scaring me more and more recently.
I’m concerned about good intentions. They’ve been scaring me more and more recently.
15 Comments Polyamorous People Are Tired of Getting
When people find out that I’m polyamorous and that I prefer to date multiple partners with everyone’s knowledge and consent, I get a variety of responses.
When people find out that I’m polyamorous and that I prefer to date multiple partners with everyone’s knowledge and consent, I get a variety of responses.