heteronormativity

4 Ridiculous Questions People Asked Me When My 11 Year-Old Came Out as Gay

November 9, 2019 by Katie Tastrom Leave a Comment

When my son was 11, he came out to me and my husband as gay. Or as he initially put it, “I think I am finally ready to realize something about myself.” (He’s smart and hilarious). My husband and I are both queer (more on that later), so he knew we wouldn't have a negative reaction. We did go out to dinner to celebrate his “realization," but it was largely a non-event. I'm … [Read more...]

Why I’m Over the Pressure to “Find Love” as an Asexual Person

November 7, 2019 by Dawy Rkasnuam Leave a Comment

I wish it were more acceptable in this world for people to live life without romantic love — without having it, without wanting it, and without waiting around for it. What tires me most about our cultural view of romantic love is the idea that, even if we don’t have it or want it now, romantic love will ultimately make its way into our lives, and it’s going to change … [Read more...]

6 Questions to Ask Your Partner When You Have More Privilege Than Them

October 5, 2019 by Anis Gisele, Guest Writer Leave a Comment

This piece was originally published by EverydayFeminism.com under the title "6 Questions to Ask If You Have More Privilege Than Your Partner" and is republished with permission. Content note: This article briefly alludes to suicidal ideation and eating disorders. I learned to be a girlfriend through ’90s American rom-coms. 90% of the time, I learned, I had to be … [Read more...]

5 Ways Mexican Queerness Is a Radical Act Against Colonialism and Machismo

June 22, 2019 by Erika_Ruiz Leave a Comment

I am a queer non-binary person. The labels I use to describe this queerness are always changing and hardly ever stay static, but I am undoubtedly queer. I also come from a Mexican household. Both of my parents were born in the state of Jalisco and migrated to the United States when they were a young newlywed couple. I exist in the intersection of these identities as a queer … [Read more...]

4 Ridiculous Questions People Asked Me When My 11 Year-Old Came Out as Gay

Why I’m Over the Pressure to “Find Love” as an Asexual Person

6 Questions to Ask Your Partner When You Have More Privilege Than Them

5 Ways Mexican Queerness Is a Radical Act Against Colonialism and Machismo

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