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Feb 21, 2021

Transitioning Taught Me to Stop Chasing Perfection

Choosing myself has made me worry less about how society says I should look.

Transitioning Taught Me to Stop Chasing Perfection

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Feb 19, 2021

Trans Women Are Women, and Belong in Women’s Sports

Utah HB302 is like a bad penny — it’s the same transphobic bigotry that keeps turning up.

Trans Women Are Women, and Belong in Women’s Sports

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Jan 19, 2021

Yes, It’s Wrong to Tell Trans People You Don’t Want to Sleep With Them Because of Their Genitals

What is it about trans bodies that makes people feel like we deserve their unsolicited evaluations?

Yes, It’s Wrong to Tell Trans People You Don’t Want to Sleep With Them Because of Their Genitals

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Jan 15, 2021

Navigating My Way Through Demisexuality

Being half-undressed, half-entangled with a friend isn’t the most convenient time to realize you’re demisexual.

Navigating My Way Through Demisexuality

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Dec 18, 2020

Cis Isn’t Normal

In the ongoing debates about sex and gender, we’re missing the point.

Cis Isn’t Normal

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Dec 16, 2020

When Planning For Bottom Surgery, Don’t Settle

Many transgender health providers don’t understand a thing about treating trans people.

When Planning For Bottom Surgery, Don’t Settle

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Nov 24, 2020

When Are We Going to Get More Queer Movies?

Fifty seven streaming services and nothing on.

When Are We Going to Get More Queer Movies?

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Gender From The Trenches

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Nov 10, 2020

In the Middle of My Transition, I’m Finding the Feeling I Longed For

Change has guided the last two years of my life, but when will I feel ok with how I am today?

In the Middle of My Transition, I’m Finding the Feeling I Longed For

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Nov 9, 2020

Touch Can Help You Ease Your Mind

Sometimes the best route out of anxiety or stress is to literally reach out.

Touch Can Help You Ease Your Mind

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Nov 5, 2020

Identity Politics Aren’t Going Anywhere

We’re all playing identity politics, whether we know it or not.

Identity Politics Aren’t Going Anywhere

Riley Black

Riley Black

Distant cousin of T. rex. Author of Skeleton Keys, My Beloved Brontosaurus, and more. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @Laelaps. http://rileyblack.net

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