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Selfie image of the writer
Lifestyle

How the #sensualselfie challenge helped me reclaim the beauty of my postpartum body

Last month, I learned about the #sensualselfiechallenge hashtag on Instagram—an amazing photo project created by…

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Teenage girl texting on smartphone
Lifestyle

What it’s like to come out as bisexual via text message

Bi Visibility Day was on September 23rd. I closed Twitter on my phone and opened…

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Two people holding hands near Pride flag
Relationships

I came out as bisexual to my husband, and it changed our relationship for the better

June is Pride Month. The sound of a heart breaking is a deafening silence. When…

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illustration of broken smartphone
Lifestyle

A victim of nonconsensual porn explains why it should be considered a form of sexual assault

Sexual Assault Awareness Month ended in April, but these conversations must continue. Here, an anonymous…

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Man and woman talking
Relationships

My partner and I grew to understand our bisexuality through our hetero relationship

I came out as bisexual in high school. Thankfully, I was met with nothing but…

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Young woman with stressed expression and question marks around her head
Health & Fitness

How OCD stigmas delayed my recovery process

I was frequently ill as a child; colds, flus, and several kidney infections plagued my…

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Young woman on laptop
Money & Career

How secret Facebook communities have helped guide my creative career

In high school, I always knew where my friends were: leaning against our lockers, sitting…

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stamped envelope
Friends

My friend broke up with me via snail mail

I pride myself on being a good friend. And not just a good friend, but…

Lifestyle

Growing up with only one hand taught me everything I know about confidence

Everyone has their own “normal” in this world, and due to a light amniotic tangle-up…

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LGBT flag, silhouette
Lifestyle

What National Coming Out Day is like when you can’t come out

October 11th is National Coming Out Day. Here, a contributor anonymously discusses being queer while…

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Toddler holding a stuffed doll
Lifestyle

What my two-year-old niece has taught me about life as a 20-something

Watching my niece take her first breath was a life-altering experience. In many ways, the…

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woman
Lifestyle

What I wish people understood about my reasons for not having children

Honestly, I did not deliberately set out to to be child-free. But at the age…

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mika
Lifestyle

At 24 years old, I’ve finally learned to love the gap between my teeth

5 years ago, I would have been super uncomfortable talking about the gap between my…

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apartment complex
Lifestyle

What it’s like to be young, married, in college, and looking for your first apartment

I gave myself ten months to prepare for my first apartment search, but when it…

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Illustration of woman's mind
Lifestyle

Finally learning to recognize my accomplishments made me a happier person…and strengthened my resume

I’ll be the first one to admit that I’m a full-fledged busy bee. I spend…

Lifestyle

How it feels to grow up when you’re a girl with autism

A lot of girls grow up thinking, “I wish I was normal.” For many, this…

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birth control pill
Health & Fitness

How I took charge of my healthcare when hormonal birth control impacted my mental health

Some of my friends swear by the pill, and it has helped stabilize their mood…

Merely Theatre
Merely Theatre
Lifestyle

Why watching a gender blind production of “Romeo and Juliet” boosted my body positivity

Some habits are harder to break than others. Like so many people, I’ve spent a…

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Young woman applying makeup with brush
Lifestyle

Painting on a brave face: How makeup helps me cope with chronic depression

Before I began high school, my parents made a decision that completely changed my life….

Health & Fitness

How art and music helped me conquer my new-mom anxiety

It’s not unheard of for moms to go through a rough time after having a…