identity

As I enter an intimate relationship, it’s important to remember how to be alone, too.

Stereotypes and false beliefs about the sexualities of cis men aren’t exclusive to conservative circles. They have been pervasive all over the place for decades, even in the medical profession and scientific literature.

There’s no right or wrong way to be bi.

I ran a girls group with a group of teens between the ages of 10 and 17 for three years. Here are the ten biggest things I learned.

Being caught between more than one world can be a struggle, so here’s what to try.

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.

The short answer is this: intersex bodies are built differently, particularly compared to the usual paths people take through puberty. It’s up to you to decide if the word intersex feels right.

I am an autistic, genderfluid lesbian, and I experience these identifiers as tightly intertwined.