Get Naked for Your Mental Health
I’ll never forget when I spent my first weekend alone with one of my earliest partners. We slept in the nude and when I got up to make breakfast, I
Moving to Another Country Fixed My Body Image Issues
As a woman, I spent most of my life hearing unsolicited comments about my looks. At some point, the comments started following a pattern: my skin was too pale, my
5 Tips for Handling Religious Trauma This Holiday Season
It’s the holiday season, and this part of the year is difficult for many LGBTQ+ people who suffer from religious trauma. According to the Global Centre for Religious Research, religious
An Open Letter to My Younger LGBTQ+ Family
Dear younger LGBTQ+ family members, I woke up the day after the election like many others—shocked, outraged and deeply saddened. The last thing I wanted was platitudes. People telling me,
What is the Future of America’s Gayborhoods?
🌈 This article was originally published on NewsIsOut.com. 🌈 For years, the LGBTQ+ community has carved out a collection of safe havens in the form of gayborhoods, or gay
5 Clap Backs for Bi Women Accused of “Choosing Straight” When Dating Men
We are pleased to share this article in honor of Bisexuality Visibility Day 2024. As a queer woman who’s been in a serious relationship with a man for several
Real Talk: Do You Need a New Strap-On for Each Partner?
Do you need a new strap-on for every new sexual partner? The answer is more complicated than a simple yes or no with many factors to consider. It can be
I’m Encouraging Other Masc Presenting People to Paint Their Nails—Here’s Why
Expressing yourself takes form in many ways. As a masculine presenting person, societal norms limit how we can express ourselves without question. But, why should you care what anyone else
My Aromantic Journey: What It’s Like to be Queer and Not Understand “Love”
When I was a teen, our culture made me believe that I was a monster. It wasn’t because I was an autistic, non-binary, transgender child who had never felt comfortable
Looking Back at My Queer-Coded Quinceañera
Quinceañeras hold profound cultural significance within the Latinx community, as the event celebrates the transition from girlhood to womanhood. Leading up to my 15th birthday, I took an untraditional approach