How embarrassing is this story, and is the value in it (be it entertainment, educational, or both) enough that the benefit in sharing it outweighs how mortifying it is?
Saying ‘We are All the Same’ Will Not Unite Us
We are all different, as we come from different backgrounds, experience different hardships, and come to have different perspectives on the world.
We are all different, as we come from different backgrounds, experience different hardships, and come to have different perspectives on the world.
‘Nobody Can Love You Until You Love Yourself’ is B.S.
You shouldn’t pursue self-love and better self-esteem because you want to feel worthy of being loved someday — you should pursue self-love because you deserve to love yourself.
You shouldn’t pursue self-love and better self-esteem because you want to feel worthy of being loved someday — you should pursue self-love because you deserve to love yourself.
The 7 Most Sexual Pokémon (Tell Me You Don’t See It!)
It’s getting pretty serious between me and Pokémon GO.
It’s getting pretty serious between me and Pokémon GO.
6 Touching Stories from People who are Alleviating Mental Health Issues with Pokemon GO
The game cannot fix and should not distract us from the shit-fucking terrible goddamn week we’ve had in the world, but it can remind us that we all need to practice self-care.
The game cannot fix and should not distract us from the shit-fucking terrible goddamn week we’ve had in the world, but it can remind us that we all need to practice self-care.
5 Ways to Actually Become Body Positive
One of the most important realizations I’ve made recently that has positively affected my mental health is the power of saying something out loud.
One of the most important realizations I’ve made recently that has positively affected my mental health is the power of saying something out loud.
8 Ridiculous Adoption Questions This Transracial Family Has Been Asked
“Do you think they'll grow up to be communists?” Um… really?
“Do you think they’ll grow up to be communists?” Um… really?
Would You Let Your Son Wear Pink Shoes?
It's not just a matter of boys liking pink without qualifiers. It's about adults reinforcing to our children that color matters, that certain colors in certain contexts are wrapped in shame, and we are safer when we hide our joy and vibrancy from the world around us.
It’s not just a matter of boys liking pink without qualifiers. It’s about adults reinforcing to our children that color matters, that certain colors in certain contexts are wrapped in shame, and we are safer when we hide our joy and vibrancy from the world around us.
I’m in My 20s and I Know I Don’t Want Kids
The fact that your opinions are subject to change doesn’t make them invalid as they exist now.
The fact that your opinions are subject to change doesn’t make them invalid as they exist now.
An Open Letter to Police From a White Mother of Mixed-Race Sons
I always believed that police used lethal violence to control citizens only as a last resort. Now it’s clear that they are jumping to it without fear — and without repercussion for their actions.
I always believed that police used lethal violence to control citizens only as a last resort. Now it’s clear that they are jumping to it without fear — and without repercussion for their actions.
Stop Asking Your Partners How Many People They’ve Slept With
What’s the correct number? If they’ve slept with “too few” people, you’ll look at them as some kind of chaste prude; but if they’ve slept with a number you deem “too high,” something must be wrong with them.
What’s the correct number? If they’ve slept with “too few” people, you’ll look at them as some kind of chaste prude; but if they’ve slept with a number you deem “too high,” something must be wrong with them.
7 Myths That Contribute to the Stigma Around Addiction
Addicts and alcoholics are often seen as morally corrupt people who are a lost cause. This is one of the oldest myths in the addiction book.
Addicts and alcoholics are often seen as morally corrupt people who are a lost cause. This is one of the oldest myths in the addiction book.
Why We Need to Include Abortion in Sex Ed
Apparently, “abortion” is like talking about Jesus or the Buddha — forbidden, as though it's a form of proselytizing, instead of a fundamental healthcare option.
Apparently, “abortion” is like talking about Jesus or the Buddha — forbidden, as though it’s a form of proselytizing, instead of a fundamental healthcare option.
Having A Rough Childhood Can Affect Your Health As An Adult
Once our body’s stress system is impaired, it remains in a constant state of stress.
Once our body’s stress system is impaired, it remains in a constant state of stress.
Self-Care isn’t Always Sweet and Cozy
Some nights, taking care of your mental health means vanilla scented candles and a long bath. On other nights, taking care of your mental health means forcing yourself to do your damn laundry.
Some nights, taking care of your mental health means vanilla scented candles and a long bath. On other nights, taking care of your mental health means forcing yourself to do your damn laundry.
I Don’t Want to be Your Exception
You should be loved totally and completely, without your history or lineage being seen as an “obstacle” to be “overcome.”
You should be loved totally and completely, without your history or lineage being seen as an “obstacle” to be “overcome.”