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Every year on March 31, we come together as a community to mark International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) — an annual celebration of the transgender and non-binary community where we continue our work to uplift and honor trans voices worldwide. Started in 2009 by transgender advocate Rachel Crandall, who serves as co-founder and executive…
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Every year on November 20 we come together as a community in honor of Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) — a day to remember the transgender and gender non-conforming lives lost to senseless hate violence throughout the year. Since 1999, we’ve gathered for such commemorations. The first, headed up by transgender advocate Gwendolyn Ann Smith,…
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September 23rd is Bi(sexual) Visibility Day. Founded in 1999, this global holiday is meant to recognize and celebrate the bisexual community and challenge bisexual & biromantic erasure. Wondering why we need a day specifically for bisexuals, when we already have Pride? It’s because the B in LGBTQ is often forgotten, or worse, intentionally ignored and…
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As a child of the ‘80s and a teen of the ‘90s, my sexuality was shaped by the many iconic pop stars whose voices gyrated and vogued their way through the car radio. Janet Jackson and Madonna declared a sense of power over their bodies and sexuality, singing about aspects of of the erotic that…
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As a sex educator, therapist, and university researcher, I’m all too familiar with the common tropes around self touch. Bubble bath self-seductions, sex toy parties for one, and tips on choosing (or making) porn to help you get the job done are all over the internet. Great! But it’s probably not enough for many of…
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I can’t recall exactly when I first saw But I’m a Cheerleader, whether I was in high school or my first year of university. But I remember exactly how it made me feel: joyous, hopeful, and seen. A quick recap for those of you who haven’t seen it, or perhaps just need a refresher: cheerleader…
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Want a little help in easing into a hot and sexy mind set or just looking for some juicy literature to read with your partner? Slipping between the pages of edgy erotica or sensual sonnets could be just the thing you are looking for! Getting your hands on some steamy erotic stories can lead to…
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Being a parent is one of the toughest jobs on the planet. You bring life into the world and are expected to raise it into a full-fledged, functioning adult. There’s no how-to manual; no steps to follow. You’re thrown into it and you hope all turns out for the best. But no matter how hard…
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My name is Maddy and I am a woman. Beautifully imperfect and proudly trans, I use she/her pronouns. And, like all of us, I can only share my own experiences and try to give you a better understanding of whom I am as a person in this world. These essays are hard to write, as…
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When I say I identify as a “man of trans experience” during one of my trainings, I can feel the questions from my attendees before they get a chance to ask them aloud: Is he dating a transgender person? Does he think he’s a woman? Is he considering the surgery? There is a reason I…
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