It’s easier if we stay silent and pretend it’s not happening. Because if we speak out about violence against sex workers, we will be blamed for living a “risky” lifestyle. We will be fingered the Whore. Read more
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Sex Is Not A Substitute For Masturbating
I’m unsure why so many women—and let’s be real, cisgender women in relationships with men— believe they can only be giving themselves pleasure when no man is there to do it for them. Read more
‘I Thought I Was Lazy’: The Invisible Struggle For Autistic Women
Adapting to daily life is not often factored into the diagnostic process for autism. It should be. Read more
Don’t Judge My Estrangement From Family — It Saved My Life
When it comes to understanding the deeply personal pain of being estranged from family members, the stigma is as severe as public knowledge is shallow. Read more