Today we’re talking about the third meaning of A in LGBTQIA. 3) Agender! Since we already know what asexual and aromantic mean, I’m sure we can guess what agender means, right? The prefix “a” means “not”, so… not-gender! Someone who is agender doesn’t identify with any gender. No gender. None. Nope. Nada. Not any gender … Continue reading Agender 101
Hi folks! Yesterday, we talked about asexuality, so today it must be time for Aromanticism! 2) Aromantic What does it mean to be aromantic? Well, remember that the prefix "a" means "not". So aromantic folks are not-romantic! Now, I don't mean that they're just super staid in their relationships, and hate flowers and candles. I … Continue reading Aromantic 101
Hi folks! Yesterday, we talked about asexuality, so today it must be time for Aromanticism! 2) Aromantic What does it mean to be aromantic? Well, remember that the prefix "a" means "not". So aromantic folks are not-romantic! Now, I don't mean that they're just super staid in their relationships, and hate flowers and candles. I … Continue reading Aromantic 101
Over the next three days, I'll be sharing a quick breakdown of 3 queer identities that are less commonly known: the A's. Asexual, aromantic, agender. So, LGBTQIA. Many of these are pretty straight forward (though expect some more yelling about the word "queer" as the month goes on), but the A gets a little dicey. … Continue reading Asexuality 101
Is bisexuality inherently transphobic by denying non-binary genders? Short answer: no. Long answer: The reason this question exists starts with the history of bisexuality as an identity (as opposed to as a practice). When Alfred Kinsey interviewed thousands of American adults and created the Kinsey scale in the 1940s, people with Kinsey scores … Continue reading Is Bisexuality Transphobic?
We start seeing rainbows everywhere during June – companies decking their products and branding out with rainbows, shouting that they support the LGBTQ community. There are pluses and minuses of this phenomenon. On the plus side, visible support of queer lives is rad. The more rainbows are out there, the more isolated queer and questioning … Continue reading Cater to Queers!
A quick thought, for people wondering if any of their friends, acquaintances, or community members are abusers: Where are their exes? It’s always possible that a particular break-up was too painful for continued contact – that happens a lot. We switch social circles and communities often, to optimize comfort and support. But a … Continue reading Where Are Their Exes?
“Why do some people object to police in uniform at Pride events? Don’t all large events have a police presence?” “Why are some queer people boycotting Pride events?” Well, we have to start off by looking at the history of the Pride movement. In the 1960s, the police harassed gay and lesbian bars (there wasn’t … Continue reading Why Shouldn’t Cops Be at Pride?
What are cissexism and heterosexism? Cissexism is when someone conflates genitals with gender, in any way. Sometimes the term is used interchangeably with transphobia, but it’s more commonly used to describe the specific circumstances where anyone makes the assumption that all members of one gender have a specific set of genitals. Heterosexism is when someone … Continue reading Cissexism & Heterosexism
It's pride month! I'm going to do a quick breakdown of the pride acronym and share a few variations! The most common acronym that you'll see around is LGBTQ . You'll also get LGBT, LGBTQIA, LGBTQIAP, LGBTQ+, LGB, QuILTBAG, etc . These letters stand for: Lesbian – a woman who is primarily or exclusively attracted … Continue reading June is Pride Month
Cerebral Sexuality 