Bodies

Beyond challenging societal notions about how sex, pleasure, and orgasms are “bad” or unimportant, and providing the rebellious reclamation many folks with body image challenges need, orgasms can help with body image in a few different ways.

Science backs the role of certain supplements for PCOS management, such as inositol’s role in balancing blood sugar levels and vitamin D’s assistance with mood. But not every supplement lives up to the hype.

Embracing and accepting ourselves can be a healing journey, one that honors our unique experiences and the inherent value of our bodies.

Just like riding a bike, self-compassion is a skill that must be practiced.

Trust for our bodies is a two-way street just like trust is between people. Our bodies learn to trust us as we learn to trust them, and we often need to make some important changes to achieve this.

A key first step towards self-compassion is feeling safe from harm. We can achieve this by identifying what we need and believing we deserve it. No one is better suited to support ourselves than ourselves.

Actively listening to our bodies and what they’re trying to tell us often seems impossible, especially in 2025 when transgender and nonbinary people and our bodies are under attack. But it is still possible.

My self-harm scars are part of my history and who I am. Body neutrality helped me rethink my relationship to this part of my past.

A journey doesn’t need to have a destination. Approaching masturbation with a curiosity-focused mindset can help you learn more about yourself.

“How do I enjoy sex?” is hardly a question that’s unique to intersex people, but some of the answers to that question are different than they might be for people who aren’t intersex.