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Masturbation Matters

By Casey Law (she/her), 16, Staff Writer
May 18, 2023

Hey, hey, May is National Masturbation Month! This is a great opportunity to talk openly about masturbation. There is so much shame placed on exploring your body, but masturbation is neither “disgusting” nor “sinful.” It’s completely normal and even healthy! […]

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After Sexual Assault: Navigating Dating and Intimacy

By Siya Angras (she/her), 18

Experiencing sexual violence can be physically and emotionally tolling. You might feel isolated, ashamed or scared. Trusting someone else or being vulnerable…

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April 28, 2023
dating | sexual assault | sexual violence | intimacy

No “Right” Way to Celebrate Valentine’s Day

By Jessica Romero Silver (she/they), 18

This year, I reached out to a couple of my close friends about spending Valentine’s Day together and indulging in all of the loveliness and corniness…

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February 10, 2023
friendship | Valentine's Day | Galentine's Day

World AIDS Day 2022: What You Can Do

By Juliet Bou Mansour (she/her), 17

Since 1988, World AIDS Day (December 1st) has been recognized as a time to remember those lost to AIDS-related illnesses, support those currently living…

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December 1, 2022
HIV/AIDS | World AIDS Day

Why the Trans Day of Remembrance Is So Important

By Samantha Gunton (she/her), 18

Not everyone realizes the significance of November 20th, but it’s the Transgender Day of Remembrance. This is an annual opportunity to remember and…

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November 19, 2022
ally | Trans Day of Remembrance

Love for Heartstopper

By Sarah Solomon, 20

Season one of Netflix’s Heartstopper, which premiered in April 2022, earned lots of love for fictional couple Charlie and Nick. Based on Alice Oseman’s…

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October 13, 2022
LGBTQ History Month | Heartstopper

BookTok’s Role in Bisexual Visibility

By Nidhi Ummettala (she/her), 17

With books that have gone viral, readers all over BookTok (a community of readers on TikTok) are celebrating bisexual representation. Bisexual Awareness…

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September 19, 2022
bisexuality | Bi Visibility Day | Bisexual Awareness week | BookTok