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Ways that people seek out and/or experience sexual pleasure by themselves, without a sexual partner.

Emotions and living with them, mental health and the places they come into play in sex and relationships.

Raechel Anne Jolie is an educator, writer, podcaster, and activist. She holds a PhD In Communication/Media Studies with a minor in Feminist & Critical Sexuality Studies from the University of Minnesota. You can find more of her writing on her website and hear her on the archive of her podcast…

Emotional, physical, sexual, or verbal abuse in the context of intimate relationships. Also known as “domestic violence,” “partner abuse,” “relationship abuse,” or “dating violence.”

Someone who may be/is attracted to other people of any gender or sex, not just men or women.

Engaging with someone in the present primarily to try and keep them on hold as a backup plan for future relationships, hookups or other romantic or sexual interactions.

Manola Secaira is a writer with special interest in Latinx and environmental justice. She’s based in Seattle, Washington, and has written for sites like Grist and Seattle Met. You can also find her on Twitter…a lot.