Western psychology was developed under and exists within a white supremacist society that more often than not works hard to quell any and every revolutionary bone in your body. TW: biphobia, racism, and ableism in Western psychology, mention of death By J.R. Yussuf I was drawn to therapy with hopes that it would help me...
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‘Love Is Blind’ Exposes Biphobia, Heterosexism, and Internalized Shame
The premise alone of ‘Love Is Blind’ is rife with issues and Diamond and Carlton’s relationship exposed many that are worth untangling. CW: This essay has spoilers of the show ‘Love Is Blind’ For several days, Twitter has been set ablaze by the new hit Netflix series, Love Is Blind. I have seen endless threads...
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The Case for New Erotic Language
In acknowledging that our erotic language could be more expansive and continuing with this practice of language creation, we need new words. By Dalychia Saah There were so many words used to describe what I could expect for my first penetrative experience with a penis. “It’s going to feel like your lungs are collapsing and...