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Just a Man Hating Lesbian’s Opinion
Written By: Madelyn Boyd I take my title of being a man hating lesbian very seriously. Once I worked through the male validation I did not truly find the need to be surrounded by them in any capacity. There is a difference between hating men and hating masculinity. Masculinity can be beautiful and is notContinue… Read more
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Gay, Trans, and Grocery Shopping. I Laugh.
Written by Beck Rose Content Warning: Homophobia, Transphobia, and Harassment We get stared at when we walk across the street. A man whistles as I hold my partner’s hand. He asks if I’ve made any videos he might have seen. Part of me feels violated and part terrified. I laugh and continue walking. – IContinue… Read more
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Facing Out
Written by Kie Calcagno Trigger Warning: Mentions and themes of SA She laid down her mirror, contemplating her lipstick color. The dozens of reds, pinks, and browns smile up at her, beckoning her to pick each one of them up. She wanted to look perfect for the first date. She also needed to ensure thatContinue… Read more
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My Love/Hate Relationship with Being Introverted
Written by Layla Hakim Growing up, I absolutely hated when people called me an introvert. I took it almost as if they were calling me the scum of the Earth. I remember when my family would call me introverted, I’d do everything in my power to convince them that I was, in fact, the mostContinue… Read more
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The Phenomenon of Being Called ‘Female’
Written by Kaitlyn Crane I recently had a conversation with some guy friends about language used to describe women. I was the only woman at the table and they began a discussion about if it’s worse to call a girl “woman” or “bitch”. They stopped and turned to me to ask my opinion on it.Continue… Read more
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When Will the Gym Become a Safe Space for Everyone?
Written by Layla Hakim Trigger Warning: Mentions of sexual harassment and assault While a place we go to work on ourselves and feel better overall, it is unfortunately common that the gym can quickly turn into an environment of discomfort, caution, and anxiety for many of us. It might not take much – a fewContinue… Read more
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