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“DIY Dental Dams”

A short guide on how to make a Dental Dam from a glove or condom. drawn by: liz andrade / lizandrade.com

#sexeducation

“A Guide to Dental Dams”

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A short guide on how to properly use an Dental Dams for safer partnered sex. drawn by: liz andrade / lizandrade.com

#sexeducation

“A Guide to Internal Condoms”

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A short guide on how to properly use an internal condom for safer partnered sex. drawn by: liz andrade / lizandrade.com

#sexeducation

“A Guide to External Condoms”

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A short guide on how to properly use an external condom for safer partnered sex. drawn by: liz andrade / lizandrade.com

#sexeducation

“Bleeding in Need”

Words and Artwork by Liz Andrade

Description:

This is a 6 panel black and white comic with bold lines. The title at the top of the first page reads “Bleeding in Need” words and artwork by Liz Andrade.

Panel 1:

There is a woman (the comic’s writer, Liz) with short curly hair and cat-eye glasses standing up tall with her hands on her hips. She is wearing a t-shirt, jeans and doc marten style boots. She is looking straight forward and saying to you,

“May 28th is National Menstrual Hygiene Day! If you've had a period or have ever talked about menstruation with someone who has, you know that it can be a drag.

Cramps, bloating, hormonal changes and 3 to 5 days of dealing with a menstrual flow that requires some sort of product to manage, if you want to be able to go about your day without ruining your clothes!”

Panel 2:

(top of page)

Liz is standing in front of a vending machine in a public bathroom, she is holding a collection of pads and tampons in her hand. She says,

“Pads and Tampons are the most popular solutions cause they’re disposable and come in many varieties. You can get them at any grocery or drug store, some gas stations, and sometimes in public restrooms.

...But have you ever considered what it must be like to get your period when you cannot afford to purchase a pad or tampon?”

(bottom of page)

Liz is standing with her palms up in a questioning pose, floating around her head is a washing machine, with a strike through it, a collection of menstrual products with a strike through them, a change of clean clothes with a strike through them and a washroom door with a strike through it — she says,

“Or what if you had limited access to safe and clean washrooms? Or little to no access to laundry facilities or a clean change of clothes?”

Panel 3:

(top of page)

A homeless woman walks past a public washroom with the sign “For Paying Customers Only!” on it,” her arms are folded and she is looking down. Liz narrates,

“For many of the U.S. homeless population, this is a very real struggle. Getting your period can be much more difficult to deal with on limited resources and support.”

(middle of page)

A short thin man wearing a cap and button up shirt asks a tall curly haired woman in a crop top, “You got a tampon?” and she replies with, “Uhh, why you want a tampon?”

Liz continues to narrate, “For homeless folks who are trans and gender non-conforming who have menstrual cycles, these struggles can be even greater because of the lack of understanding that it’s not ONLY women who have periods.”

(bottom of page)

Liz is close up and talking to you saying, “How would you like to help some folks in your city who are struggling, so they can be a tiny bit more comfortable 3 to 5 days a month? Well here’s what you can do!”

Panel 4:

(top of page)

A collection of various packages of menstrual products are stacked into a pyramid. The narration says,

“Donate new packages of pads, tampons, body wipes and underwear to your local shelters, drop-in centers, outreach programs, or food banks!

Keep a few supplies with you in your bag or car and offer them to folks in need. Along with a warm smile, a hand shake, a hug, or some kind words!”

(bottom of page)

Liz is shaking hands with a homeless woman and giving her a handful of tampons. The woman is tall, has straight long hair that is pulled back into a low pony tail. She is wearing a t-shirt and has a backpack over her shoulder.

In the foreground a sassy woman in peaking her head into the frame and wagging her finger in the air. She has long wavy hair and is dressed in a flowy blouse and large beaded earrings, she says “Hey, wait a minute! I have something to say about this!”

The homeless woman is asking Liz, “Who is that?” and Liz replies with, “i’ll take care of this…”

Panel 5:

(top of page)

The sassy woman is standing with her arms crossed over her chest and is saying, “Pads and Tampons are bad for the earth! We should all be using reusable pads or menstrual cups!” Liz is slumped over the dialogue box leaning with her chin in her hand. She explains, “Reusables are fantastic! Everyone, who is able to, should consider making the switch to these types of solutions... however, for those with limited access to clean bathrooms or laundry facilities - they're just not practical.

If you're able to make the switch to reusables, you’re going to save a ton of money! Use some of that to grab a package of disposables for donation! You can opt for some of the all-natural ones that are more body and environment friendly!”

(middle of page)

A large man with short hair asks, “Why are you giving hungry people tampons!? That doesn’t help them!” Liz replies, “First, it's possible to care about more than one thing at a time. Food is important too! Donate food as well, if you have the means.

But... let’s recognize that being able to care for yourself during your period is vitally important. It’s not just a matter of hygiene, it’s about dignity!”

(bottom of page)

A tall thin man with short curly hair wearing a hoodie says, “That’s women’s stuff, why should I care about that?” Liz says, “Hey, you know... some men menstruate, some women don’t... but people of all genders are capable of compassion and empathy.”

At the bottom of a page is a notation that says, “(THESE ARE ALL REAL QUESTIONS I HAVE BEEN ASKED ABOUT THIS CAUSE.)”

Panel 6:

(top of page)

Liz is standing with a large cardboard box filled with menstrual products in her arms, she is smiling and saying, “Shelters and advocacy groups that work with the homeless tell me time and time again… menstrual products are one of the most needed items, and they rarely get donations of them!

Don’t take my word for it, if you’re considering making a donation of any kind - it’s important to donate what is actually needed and not just what you think is helpful.

Call before you contribute or check out the organization's website. Find out what they need! Some groups even have wishlists on their websites so you can know for sure that you are donating items that will fill their specific needs.”

(bottom of page)

A hand is raised, palm facing out. A pantyliner with the word “Donate” written on it is stuck to the palm of the hand. Liz’s narration concludes with, “Supplying menstrual products to those who cannot access them isn't charity, it's justice!”

#mestrualhygieneday #menstrual heal #periods #menstruation #charity #donation #homelessness #social justice #activism #comic #art

tilliewalden

Very excited to share a new comic I made with @annasellheim (The first part by Anna, the second part by me)

We both really believe that @plannedparenthood is vital for women’s health, so to show our support we made a comic about our lovely experiences there.

If you have any questions or just want to support PP, visit https://www.plannedparenthood.org/

Find more of my work on my website or twitter

Find Anna’s work on her website or twitter

“Survivor Mom: Teaching Consent”

Story by Morgan Roe / Artwork by Liz Andrade

Image Description:

A four page black and white comic with powder blue shading and backgrounds.

Page 1:

(A woman with long hair and a smile is holding a toddler, they say…)

Once my daughter became old enough to understand and respond to questions, I began asking for permission to touch her.

May I touch your face? …May I touch your arm? …May I touch your hand? …May I touch your leg?

At first, she thought it was just a fun game….

(The same woman with her child are sitting cross legged on the floor together, the mother is looking down at her child and asking… )

May I touch your toes?

( a notation is made under this speech bubble saying..) “I would ask before a game of This Little Piggy.”

(The child in the drawing has a look of glee on their face and their hands are in the air, fingers spread wide, they’re shouting….)

NO!

(under neath this drawing, the narrative continues…)

Sometimes after a “no,” she would screech and cackle, because we all know that telling your mother off can feel pretty good. But I would listen, stop… and we’d move on to a different game.

Page 2:

(at the top of this page, the Mom is leaning down and holding a tube of diaper rash cream in her hand, she asks…)

Is it okay for mama to put this on your diaper rash, or would you like to do it yourself?

(off to the side of this drawing is a narrative notation…)

Sometimes it was a YES and sometimes a NO… ive even been asked to leave the room. but answers are never up for debate. Sometimes she’s asked for help. Sometimes the diaper cream never goes on at all.

Below a close up of the diaper rash cream is shown on the floow with the lip off and cream squeezed out in a mess all over the floor. The cream is smeared all over the legs, hands and bottom of a naked child running from the mess. The story narration continues… )

and Sometimes I’ve had to clean diaper cream from every crack and crevice of my hardwood floors.

Page 3:

(narration) Now she’s almost five, and she’s starting to be the one who is asking questions…

(a full page illustration of mother sitting on the edge of the bathtub as her toddler plays in the water and looks up to her to ask…)

Mama why do you ask if you can wash my vulva during bath?

(Mama answers, )

I ask because your body is yours and yours alone. You get to choose who is able to see it and touch it. If you didn’t want someone to touch your body, all you will have to do is say no. They have to listen.

Child: but you ask me every bath, mama.

Mama: That’s because… even if you give me permission once and then later change your mind, I have to listen.

Child: Because my body is mine?

Mama: Exactly.

Page 4:

(Illustration at top of page: Mama is holding child’s hand as they stand with an umbrella, both bundled in jackets.)

Mama: Why do i do this? As a sexual assault survivor, teaching my kid about consent is a form of activism.

If I had the words to describe what was happening to me as a young girl, I may have stepped up and said something sooner. or Maybe it would have alleviated the confusion and shame I felt for years afterwards.

The best way for me to teach my child that consent matters, is to ask for it… and to respect the answer i get. every. time.

Child: mama, can i kiss your cheek?

(Illustration at the bottom right corner of the page shows the two close up with Mama receiving a kiss on the cheek from her kid.)

Mama: YES, please!

#consent #comic #parenting #education #art #lizandrade #sexualassaultawarement

My Journey To Femme Power

Words by: Dani Weber (@diversitynow on Tumbler, @diversity_now on Instagram and Twitter) Artwork by: Liz Andrade (@cmdshiftdesign on Tumblr, @lizandrade on Twitter, @thereallizandrade on Instagram.)

Description:

A 4 page black and white comic in a muted color palette of tan brown, soft baby blue, soft powder pink and white.

Page 1:

Illustration of a person with short blue hair is walking across the page and waving to us. They are wearing a pink vest, an off the shoulder crop top and pineapple printed high waisted pants with boots. They are smiling! and saying…

Hey friends! I’m Dani… here to wish you a Happy Trans Day of Visibility!

I’ve struggled a lot with not feeling “trans enough” — because I’m genderqueer, because I’m afab and femme, because my identity does not adhere to colonial understandings of gender. But, I know I’m not alone…

I know this because of femmes whose visibility and stories have inspired and helped me to find my femme power! You’re not alone either… So join me on my journey to femme power!

Page 2:

The narrator from the first page, Dani is now shown in a close up view at the bottom right of this page, they are reading a magazine called “Teen Queen” and is saying…

As a teen, I didn’t know queer was even an option. I knew I desperately wanted to date people and at that age I thought that meant I had to attract men. Masculine men. Cis hetero-masculine men!

Next to this speech bubble, a younger version of Dani is shown with long flowing hair taking a selfie. They are dressed in a pink dress and pink high-heeled shoes. Behind them is a road sign pointing off to the right that says “Exit to Guyville” and far back in the distance is a silhouette of a muscular male physique flexing.

…Of course, the teen magazines told me — the best thing to do was to dress ultra feminine! I believed hot pink, lip gloss and mini skirts would transform me into a beacon of feminine sexuality, and that I would attract men like a magnet!!! that didn’t quite work…

Next to this speech bubble, young Dani is shown holding up 2 pink dresses looking as though they are trying to decide which to wear.

Page 3:

Similar to the previous page, Dani is close up and in the lower right corner of this page narrating…

And then, I found radical feminism! I thought I’d finally found my people… but this brand of white feminism and trans exclusionary feminism just didn’t fit. I tried to work within it…I denounced anything “girly” as weak and banished pink from my wardrobe… But, this wasn’t me…

Next to this speech bubble a slightly older Dani is shown with their arm crossed. They have an asymmetrical haircut and are wearing a muscle shirt with a bandana tied around their neck and a pin in the chest of their shirt that has the symbol for woman on it.

Behind Dani is 2 road signs. One says “Wombyn Only” and the one below it says, “Danger: Wrong Way! Turn Back Now!”

Then I met some amazing queers of various genders who embraced ‘femme’ as an empowering gender expression. I realized I was queer too, and that we could reclaim femme, even though the patriarchy makes it both mandatory and disrespected.

The same Dani from the previous drawing is now shown talking to a group of people. Everyone in the group is smiling. Dani is standing to the far right in a discussion with a genderqueer person with long pink hair who is wearing a tight fitting dress that shows the outline of their large belly. Behind Dani and their new friend is another pair of people conversing. One of these people is a very tall white trans woman with a short haircut, a thin body and a baggy sweater and pants. The other is a short black woman with her curly hair pulled back into a high ponytail atop her head. She is wearing a pink halter top and high waisted shorts with boots. She is holding assistive cane.

Page 4: (final Page)

On this page current day Dani (our narrator) is standing on a stage. Behind them bright neon lights spell out their name in large letters. They are shown standing tall and saying…

I realized that I no longer wanted to measure myself up against the western conception of ‘woman’, but I also wanted to reject the demonization of femmeness! I want to reclaim femme for whatever it means to me! I want to be “Dani”. I was keen to express myself as femme not because that’s “what women do”, or to attract a certain type of person, but because it’s what Dani does.

The last drawing on this page is in the lower right corner, narrator Dani is waving goodbye and smiling. They are saying…

This has been my journey, so far… Your story may be similar or completely unique! I’d love to hear it because, you’re beautiful! I see you and I love you… Later, friends!

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Dani Weber is a passionate advocate for diversity & safer spaces. Born and raised in Melbourne, Australia, they now work as an LGBT+ rights tour guide in San Francisco whilst educating on social justice issues through writing, workshops & public speaking. Pronouns they/them, she/her.

#transdayofvisibility #MoreThanVisibility #TransVisibilityDay #TDOV #femme #queerfemme #trans #genderqueer #afab #comic #queer #LBBTQIA+#LGBT+

“Dear Provider”

Art by Liz Andrade (@cmdshiftdesign) | Written by Melanie Travins Mullins.

This was created as part of the #ShoutYourAbortion zine Issue 1: Dear Doctor. (http://shoutyourabortion.com)

March 10 is the National Day of Appreciation for Abortion Providers, observed every year on the anniversary of the day in 1993 when David Gunn, MD, was murdered by an anti-choice extremist. #AppreciateProviders, #NDAAP

Description:

A start black background with decorative handwritten style white text. In the center bottom there is a black and white line drawing of a wavy haired woman holding up a ultra-sound photo of a fetus, the woman’s nails are painted red. In the upper right there is a drawing in the same style of the same woman holding a 1 year old infant child in her arms and smiling up at him. The child is wearing a red bandana. The handwritten text that surrounds these illustrations says:

Dear Abortion Provider,

I didn't feel guilty when I got my abortion in 2003. I was on drugs, had a drug addicted boyfriend and most importantly, I knew I wasn't ready to be a mom.

But, I worried that down the road... When I had a child... It would all come out... And I would be devastated by what I had done.

Then… my son was born in 2014. As I held him and looked at his perfect little fingers and toes I waited for the repressed shame to wash over me.... Instead, I was overwhelmed with gratitude for the abortion I had 11 years earlier.

And I realized that… it was only through choosing to not be a parent then, that I got to be a great mom now!

Thank you for being there when I needed you in 2003.

That friday in January when you showed up for work, it was just another day for you. You didn’t know that over a decade later your work would help a woman you don’t remember have the life and family she’d always dreamed of. There are two loving parents with a little boy who is happy, safe, and wanted… because of you. Thank you.

#shoutyourabortion #appreciateproviders #ndaap #abortion #pro-choice #genderjustice #healthcare #gratitude #art #comic #illustration #zine

19,489 Pads and Tampons collected from the generous people of Seattle during All Cycles Winter 2016 donation drive! These menstrual products will go to Seattle folks in need.

Got to allcycles.org or facebook.com/allcycles to learn how you can get involved.