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I Am All That My Sister Poured Into Me
"There is no universe where I exist and my sister doesn’t, because I am...An Open Letter to My Narcissistic Mother
"It was not emotionally safe to live with, talk to, or be the real...Feminism /
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Domestic Abusers Shouldn’t Own Guns. They Certainly Shouldn’t Own Gun Stores.
"The edges of my vision went blurry. This man owns a gun store and...Relationships /
Self Care
Me Being a SxWorker Doesn’t Mean You’re Entitled to Me
"S/workers understand consent intimately, and we can say no to anyone that we choose."Body Positivity /
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Why Modern Dating Sucks–Even as a Conventionally Attractive Woman
"Please love me unconditionally (for more than my size two body)"The Dark Side of the Friendzone
"Men who pretend to be nice, and then become bitter when they don’t achieve...LGBTQIA+ /
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The Dance Floor is All We Have Left
"Sometimes, for LGBT people, grieving happens on the dance floor."I’ve Stopped Caring About my Friends’ Opinions of my Partners – Why You Should, Too.
The assumption that our girl friends are the best and only people to decide...I’ve Been Single for 18 Years – and Honestly, I Feel Isolated
"I want my partnered friends to admit that they'd be devastated if this were...Polyamory /
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I Wrote a Book on Polyamory — And I’m Still Not an Expert
"I feel extremely nervous around anyone, no matter how long they’ve been polyam, who...#singlelife /
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Dating Apps and The End of Humanity
"With each download of the apps, I manage to delude myself that this time...#singlelife /
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Create Your Intentional Dating Plan to Find Love and Protect Your Sanity (PDF Worksheet)
"This worksheet helped me define what I'm looking for in a relationship, how slowly...Polyamory /
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Non Monogamy Is One Million Freaks Holding Hands at Once
"Non-monogamy is watching your lover fall in love with someone else again and again...From Wet T-Shirts to Happy Endings: My Dating Disasters
"He ended it after the second date, explaining I was too “heavy, dark, and...United in Grief: Two Widow’s Perspectives
"Losing a partner is cruel, unnatural. You don't just lose your soulmate; you also...Dating /
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Beware the Blowfish: There’s New Type of Catfish in Town
"Blowfishing is when someone(s) lies about their lifestyle, assets, interests, abilities, or habits to...LGBTQIA+ /
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Let’s Talk About Queer Uncoupling
"Queer uncoupling is about seeking a better future for the relationship, whatever that may...Aromantics Don’t Want to Hold Your Sweaty Hand
"Flowers, boxes of chocolates, hand-holding, and kisses in the rain never really did much...Dating /
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When Red Flags Signal That They’re Just Not That Into You
"I’ve caught feelings and they’re clearly not reciprocated."Parenthood /
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You Have Her Hands
"I don’t know what it means for her to tell me I have her...I’m Bisexual and Attracted to Men – and I’m Not Happy About It
My attraction to men is just *frustrating*.How to Introduce Your Nonbinary Partner to Cis People
A big part of my partner being my ally is correcting people when I...Relationships /
Youth
How TV Teen Dramas Fueled My Need for Toxic Love
"After binging Pretty Little Liars, I found myself searching for stories of forbidden romance...LGBTQIA+ /
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Demisexuals Get Horny Too, You Know
Demisexuals are people who truly need a deep emotional connection to have quality sex....Lesbian /
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Not All Lesbians Stay Friends With Their Exes And That’s Ok
"I wondered what it was exactly that made me less worthy"How To Copyright Your Nudes To Avert Revenge Porn
First things first: once the shutter clicks on your phone, camera, or webcam, that...LGBTQIA+ /
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The Healing Power of Trans/Trans Relationships
" It is assumed, by default, that trans people want (or should want) to...Health /
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Can We Get Over Herpes Already?
"I’m here to tell you that this stigma is bullshit. Hooking up with the...Polyamory /
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7 Steps To Healthy Polyamory (When You Have Anxiety)
"When my anxiety is triggered, I recognize that I cannot believe every thought in...My Therapist is the Third Person in My Relationship
"Here are a few gems of wisdom from my therapist that I would like...Relationships /
Sobriety
The Joy of Sober Sex
"I was getting in touch with my body after a lifetime of trying to...I Am An On Set Intimacy Coordinator – And It Has Helped Me Embrace My Shy Self In Bed
My life started to feel like a rom com: “A celebate Intimacy Coordinator navigates...8 Easy Steps to Letting Anxiety Ruin Your Relationships
"If you’re not like me, but want to be, (why not?) below you will...Polyamory and Non-Monogamy Didn’t Work For Me, and That’s Okay
"But I don’t want to date three other people or seek my love in...Feminism /
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My Ex Turned My Nudes Into an Art Exhibit — Without My Consent
"I saw some drawings that I knew were of me; I saw people peeping...The Five [White]men of the Apocalypse
He’s never been interested in you, not even a little. And that hurts, just...If Your Partner Incorrectly Uses Binary Labels For You, Here’s What to Say
What does it feel like when someone uses the wrong pronouns? I find it...Bisexuality /
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Realizing I’m a Not-Really-Straight Woman While in a Straight Marriage
…I kind of know who I am, but where do I fit? What do...Why I’m Keeping My Ex in My Life
...we saved each other's lives. Our relationship taught me the difference between sexual, romantic...Six Changes That Happen When You Date and Don’t Drink
Intimacy is the shit that makes you high and wet when you touch or...I Like My Love Without Sex – and My Sex Without Love
Growing up, I didn’t quite understand that sex is not required for romantic relationships,...The Open Photo Project: Inside the Lives of Consensually Non-Monogamous People
"There are so many assumptions that people have. People assume that we’re not committed...The Realities Of Interracial Dating We Need To Start Talking About
In 2018, it feels surprising that dating outside of one’s race is still an...Gifts /
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How to Say “Fuck You” to a Hallmark Valentine’s Day (When You Still Kinda Love It)
To me, queering Valentine’s Day means deconstructing every aspect of it—even the capitalist gift-giving...Return to sender: When Inter-national, Inter-racial, Queer Love Finds its Death in Reality
It took but a few weeks in Australia before I saw a different side...Disability /
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Mind Melding with My Partner
Four years have passed and now, when we are cuddling, gets pictures...Health /
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