In Terrifying Health News, Uterine Cancer Treatment Procedure Might Actually Spread Cancer
A recent study shows that a common hysterectomy procedure carries more risks than we thought!
This Thing Bigger Than Us: Creating Sacred Space
If you have a spiritual practice, that means you, well, practice.
Sober in the City: Redefining My Queerness On Fire Island
Other than partying, what did we like, what were we good at, what defined us? One area that many LGBTQ individuals, including myself, struggled with was redefining what it meant to be queer. But, if being queer was synonymous with getting drunk, then how would I ever be able to define myself as anything other than a drunk?
Emily Letts’ Decision to Film Her Abortion is Brave, Informative, Important
Emily Letts filmed her own abortion to debunk myths and misconceptions about the procedure. In the process she made something completely beautiful.
This Thing Bigger Than Us: Sexuality, Religion and Wellness
No matter the hate we have faced, we can reclaim our spirituality in a world where many people would call us sinners.
Social Skills or Stereotypes? What My Autism Classes Didn’t Teach Me
“Social skills classes are particularly bad places to learn gender and sexuality lessons because they combine direct instruction with the neurotypical authority of telling us how to act. Socialization groups seem safer, but sometimes, gender and sexuality discrimination still subtly invade them. Where do we go from here? I believe the solution is multi-tiered.”
Binding 101: Brands, Care Tips, and Health
Whether you are considering binding for yourself, have been binding for years but want to learn more about binder brands and health, or want to prepare to support your friends and loved ones, you’ve come to the right place.
Getting Health Insurance: A Thing You Have A Few More Days To Do
“It hadn’t hit me until then how awful it had felt to be without insurance — like my life and health had been worth less than other people in this country. I didn’t even know how much of that I’d internalized until I had the stupid little card in my hand, and when it all went away.”
Bisexual Health Is The Worst Of the LGBQ Community and This Month We Need To Talk About It
Oh hey, the Bisexual Resource Center wants to talk to you about issues affecting the bisexual community and how you can get involved.
VIDEO: Dallas Sportcaster Shocks Our Socks Off With His Response to Gay Football Player Coming Out
Dallas sports broadcasting giant Dale Hansen spoke boldly for acceptance of Michael Sam on his popular show.
26 Things Depression Feels Like According To My Diary
“Sad cloud” and “naked Christmas tree” did not make the list. You’re welcome, makers of anti-depressant commercials!
Bikes to Watch Out For: How Not to Die on the Road
Ten tips to make cycling less terrifying!
Top 10 Things I’d Rather Do With a Diva Cup Than Put It Inside Me
Stop trying to make diva cups happen for me, it’s not gonna happen.
Top 10 Things I’d Rather Do With Tampons Than Put Them Inside Me
I dare you to walk into a Build-A-Bear with two large cartons of tampons.
Look What My Queer Feet Can Do: Running into 2014
It was time to try to trust my body and see what it would be capable of.
Who’s Afraid of Riding a Bicycle? Not You Because We Have 5 Tips for Beginners
Here are 5 tips for making your cycling-related resolutions at least 50% more likely to stick. (Well, maybe.)
Let’s Buy A Bicycle
Choosing a bike from hundreds of options can be intimidating. Here are a few tips on what to look out for when you’re bike-shopping and 20 bicycles for you to lust after.
It’s A Brave New World of Obamacare, Here’s How To Live In It
Should you get Obamacare or insurance through your employer? Are you eligible for Medicaid? What does the ACA mean for trans* people? Find out all this and more!
High Femme: Pick a Strain, Any Strain
You want to get high, but what kind of high are you after? Let’s talk about the two main strains of cannabis available today: Cannabis Sativa and Cannabis Indica.
Loving Your Body in the Age of Patriarchy
“As a woman of color who does not fit into Western Eurocentric standards of what is conventionally attractive, every day I step out and love myself is an act of resistance.”