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5 Tips For Being An Ally (via chescaleigh)

In this video I share 5 things I try to keep in mind when it comes to supporting communities I’m not a part of. Check out the video description box for links to resources that i’ve found helpful, along with info mentioned in this video. What are some of the things you work on as an ally?

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"It’s not about your intent; it’s about your impact."

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Advice about virginity and adults who are not always honest.

A reminder that there is no “virginity test” (and a plea for parents to stop threatening their children with them).

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Just a quick reminder:

Selfishness is putting the wants of yourself over the needs of others.

Self respect is putting the needs of yourself over the wants of others.

One is disregarding others, one is taking care of yourself.

The difference between the two is the difference between being a friend and a doormat.

Taking care of yourself does not make you a bad person.

I repeat:

Taking care of yourself does not make you a bad person.

Virginity is something we made up.

#sexual health #feminism #feminist #virginity #hymen #sexism

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iv come to dismantle the patriarchy

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Positive Abortion Stories

If you google “abortion stories,” most of the results will be horror stories pushed by pro-life websites. If you’re curious to read stories from people who had positive experiences with abortion, here is a list of positive and heartfelt abortion stories to read.

geeksandmisandry: Abortion story

protego-et-servio: My Abortion

love-pro-choice: Abortion story

provoicesupportblog: My Story (The long version)

proudly-pro-choice: My abortion story

midnight-glamlife: Abortion Story

rottenbrainstuff: I Had An Abortion

herpesandhappy: My Abusive Relationship, Pre Abortion, and Post Abortion

oh-snap-pro-choice: Late-term abortion

My Abortion at 23 Weeks in New York Times

What a 22 ½ Week Abortion Looks Like at Alternet

This Is What My Abortion Was Like at Birdee

My Jewish Abortion at Huffpost Religion

My Abortion Made Me Happy at Slate

I Am Grateful for My Abortion at Feminspire

On Abortion, Race, and the Power of Story at Strong Families

A reddit user writes a letter to the fetus she aborted, explaining why she’s #sorrynotsorry at Blue Nation Review

Reddit: Before I got an abortion, all I could find were horror stories online that terrified me. Here is my story.

Reddit: I had an abortion when I was fifteen years old. I have finally found a safe place to speak of my experience.

Reddit: UPDATE: just found out I’m pregnant, really scared and I’m getting an abortion.

Reddit: My experience with a very late term surgical abortion

Reddit: Sharing my very positive abortion experience.

Reddit: My (positive) surgical abortion story, and a thank you

Reddit: Trust your body, not just a Dr./ My positive abortion experience

Positive medical abortion story 1

Positive medical abortion story 2

Positive surgical abortion story 1

Positive surgical abortion story 2

Woman shares non-graphic video of her positive abortion experience

Collections of stories

#ShoutYourAbortion YouTube channel

My Abortion, My Life

Our Bodies Ouselves

The Abortion Diary Podcast

1 in 3 Campaign

Not Alone

I’m Not Sorry

Project Voice

Thanks, Abortion

NARAL: Stories About Abortion

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10 Things You Can Do for Transgender Day of Visibility

(from transstudent.org)

Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) is a day to show your support for the trans community! It aims to bring attention to the accomplishments of trans people everywhere while fighting cissexism and transphobia by spreading understanding of trans people. Unlike Transgender Day of Remembrance, this is not a day for mourning: this is a day to be empowered and give the recognition trans folks deserve! Visibility is not about being seen as an individual: it’s working together to transform society.

Learn more about TDOV here

1. Go to Local Transgender Day of Visibility Events

There are TDOV events all around the world! Attending one in your community not only shows your support but can inspire others to do the same! You can also join the Facebook event and use #TDOV or #MoreThanVisibility on social media. 2. Learn About Trans history

Did you know that trans women of color were on the front lines of Stonewall? That a transgender man helped fund the New Age Movement? That a transgender woman exposed the U.S. government’s war crimes in Iraq and Afghanistan? Our history is full of interesting facts and events!

3. Support Trans-Led Organizations

Less than 10% of grants going to LGBTQ organizations go to trans ones. Many trans organizations run on donations from people like you! The following are five trans organizations run by and for trans people that you can donate to: 1. Sylvia Rivera Law Project 2. Transgender, Gender Variant, and Intersex Justice Project 3. Trans Justice Funding Project 4. Trans Student Educational Resources 5. Trans Women of Color Collective 4. Don’t Out Your Trans Friends

It may be Transgender Day of Visibility but sometimes trans folks don’t want to be or aren’t safe being visible. Always ask first! 5. Know the Differences Between Gender Identity, Gender Expression, Sex Assigned at Birth, Sexuality, and Emotional Attraction

Also know to ALWAYS refer to a trans person by their gender identity and not their sex assigned at birth. Gender is also much more complicated than the sex/gender/sexuality distinction. Learn more here. 6. Recognize the Intersections of Transness and Other Identities

This includes race, sexuality, class, disability, citizenship, etc. Recognition does not just entail acknowledgment, it means action and centering trans women of color. 7. Make Women’s Spaces Encompassing of Trans Women

If you have access to women’s spaces, make sure it is not exclusionary of trans women! Whether it’s a women’s college, party, or music event, trans women are women and deserve to be part of these spaces. Also recognize that we need more than inclusion: the entire space must be rethought in how it perpetuates transmisogyny. 8. Learn Trans Terminology

Trans language is always changing and important to know. You can learn some trans terminology here. 9. Tell People When They Say Something Transphobic or Cissexist

This may be calling out, calling in, or a different form of recognition. Accountability is vital for our community! 10. Celebrate – and Fight for – Trans Lives

This is Transgender Day of Visibility, it’s the time for education, empowerment, and action! Join the celebration! Start a protest! Host a movie night! Organize a rally! Make the world a better place for transgender people.

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A lot of people like to explain consent in sexual encounters as “No means no.” This is true, but doesn’t capture as many crucial parts of happy fun sex and experiences as “Yes means yes!” Consent should always be informed and enthusiastic, never coerced, and you and your partner should be looking for consent continuously. Stay safe, stay happy, and have fun!

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Do you know what consent looks like?

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You may not be thinking of kids at all right now. But if you think you might ever want genetically related children, here are some things you may wanna know.

Great things to think about!

#rebecca solnit #consent #feminism #feminist #sexual health #healthy sexuality #sexual assault #misogyny #sexism #things you learned in kindergarten

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If you need someone to talk to the crisis text line can help. The crisis text line is available 24/7 for free at 741-741.

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Fight HIV stigma by knowing the facts. HIV can only be transmitted through blood, breast milk, semen (cum) or vaginal fluids. Reblog and raise awareness!