Making the decision to forgo having children is not new. However, some people are now more vocal about why they have decided to live child free by choice. Regardless of the reason, a person’s decision around having children is deeply personal and connected to personal...
There is a common and damaging belief that individuals who live with disabilities do not or cannot experience sexual pleasure, desire, sexual functioning, intimacy, or build healthy sexual relationships in the same ways as their able-bodied peers. These beliefs are...
“Adequate justice requires combatting an institutional culture that all too frequently trivializes the impacts of intimate partner violence.” —Negar Katirai, Clinical Professor of Law; Director, Domestic Violence Law Clinic at The University of Arizona ...
If you are someone who identifies as a woman, how have you been feeling lately? If your answer would include the word ‘angry’ then you are not alone. Many women are angry, fed up, resentful, tired, and burnt out by their individual lived experiences, as well as the...
If you identify as part of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, finding affirming mental health care can feel like a daunting task. This concern is also, unfortunately, a valid one; many sexual and gender minoritized folks report experiencing harm by providers who lack...
You may view the concepts of “fetish” and “fetishization” interchangeably. In reality, the two carry distinct meanings, histories, and implications. Ignoring such nuances may contribute to how one connects with others and engages in sexual activities. Acknowledging...
Pleasure is more than just a luxury, it’s a fundamental right. In a society that often overlooks the importance of pleasure, pleasure activism provides us with a framework to challenge that and create equitable pleasure. Pleasure is Political To...
Humans are social creatures by nature. Most people, even those who identify as more introverted or shy, benefit from authentic and genuine social connections whether those connections come from family, romantic relationships, peers/co-workers, or meaningful...
The concept of a work spouse is nothing new, but it recently has garnered new attention as people become more interested in questioning why someone might want a work wife/work husband and if a work spouse is “healthy” for a relationship. Like many preferences and...